1 Year of Reporting on SCOTUS Justices’ Undisclosed Gifts from GOP Megadonors

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ decadeslong friendship with GOP megadonor Harlan Crow and Justice Samuel Alito’s luxury travel with billionaire Paul Singer have raised questions about influence and ethics at the nation's highest court.
SCOTUS released its first-ever code of conduct in 2023 following months of reporting by ProPublica detailing these undisclosed gifts to justices. The code of conduct does not include any enforcement mechanism. Congress has tried to get information relating to these gifts voluntarily. When it didn’t, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve subpoenas. Months later, they hadn’t been issued.
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Propublica is genuine news!

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Great work ProPublica!

[@kimberleebrackley2793]

Thank you, proPublica. Supremely disgusting.

[@4YOUBYANGELICA]

This work you are doing is paramount to bringing our beautiful country back to the people. These justices are public servants and not 'kings'. Time to remind them by holding them accountable.

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👍👍👍

[@joeynelson4176]

Thanks for doing such a great job. Wish it did some good. Sadly, nothing has changed.

[@emeraldforcier14]

Now if SCOTUS feels comfortable accepting gifts from the public, can you imagine what’s going on in the lower courts?

[@reiddickson]

The microphone you used is too distant and quiet. Thanks for your journalism.

[@werbnaright5012]

Your audio is too low.