'He’s lost the thread': Chief Justice Roberts ‘out in the wind’ amid conservative supermajority

Chief Justice John Roberts is facing increased scrutiny for his refusal to meet with Democratic lawmakers regarding the court’s ethics crisis. Following a series of ethics scandals and controversial decisions, some wonder whether Roberts has lost control over his court. Roberts lacks leverage among his colleagues now that it’s a 6-3 Court, and due to the absence of a clear Democratic majority in the Senate that could have initiated impeachment proceedings or passed basic ethics protections, argues Melissa Murray, a law professor at New York University. “The fact that there isn't a clear majority in the Senate makes it a lot harder for this Congress to control the court, and for the court to control itself,” she says. Leaving the Chief Justice “out in the wilderness.”
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#SCOTUS #JusticeRoberts #SupremeCourt

[@edilogan4164]

Roberts' corrupt court.

[@kirkwilson5905]

I think you meant Arthur Engoron, oh wait, maybe you mean Aileen Cannon not to mention Fanni Willis. Imagine if the Democrats had been able to "Pack the Courts" like they tried. MSNBC would be crickets on all the corruption that would have ensued. MSNBC the channel for broken minds.

[@samhunt7653]

Absolutely a disgusting Supreme Court

[@jocktulloch3499]

When disgraced lawyer Alina Habba can openly say the Republicans on SCOTUS "Owe" America's worst president, case closed.

[@debramurphy1308]

It's corrupt all of a sudden because they are following the agenda. What about Jackson? She accepted gift from Taylor Swift. So you have an upside down flag and gifts. And you people are so outraged. Anything else?

[@NigelLouis-he8yc]

Shameless Supreme Court Justices

[@ACB2450]

Lost ALL RESPECT for SCOTUS….

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

I lost all respect tor the republicans justices. They are going against the rule of law and making it the rule of Trump Vote Biden/Blue all the way down. Save our democracy/freedom.

[@c.h.5510]

They got previous respect.. reversing Roe V Wade, took any speck of decency they had left

[@thatotherguy7596]

The robert's court has destroyed the integrity of the SCOTUS. 🤬

[@dorianmontoya4771]

Impeach alito & Thomas NOW!!!

[@RayThackeray]

You need to vote for more votes in both Houses first.

[@markbeames7852]

@@RayThackeray both "Chambers."

[@terrancekayton007]

@@RayThackeraywhy? Couldn’t they just continue to stack the court with conservatives, who cheat the system, if they want?

[@debralizborres2589]

Impeach them all!!! 🤢🤮

[@tesladrew2608]

​@@markbeames7852both are accurate

[@StagvanHeuten]

Robert’s is a disgrace! Get your house in order!

[@johnmyers6117]

Roberts has not only lost control of the court but has lost his moral and professional compass. His impunity beyond reproach is reminiscent of a tyrant. He deserves to be ousted.

[@diannestephen-rocco2156]

This who Robert's always was and is

[@rdbull5890]

I guess the "Chief" part of the Chief Justice title is worthless. He doesn't seem to be the chief of anything.

[@DenGirl12]

Seems like he is hiding something himself if he won’t speak out about this.

[@regu6582]

Well give him some credit. His legacy will be the chief of the disintegration of the SC, under his watch. He is the Chief of Judicial Grift.

[@mindlessgurl8]

He’s chief of the cult✅

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

Chief Co-Conspirator

[@tomwyrsch9271]

Chief of cell block A

[@singerrb4984]

John Roberts is showing his true stripes; now that the Court is 6 - 3, he no longer has to pretend to be impartial.

[@melissabruhn1429]

🎯

[@bettyjones113]

His wife also among three of the real housewives of the scrotus.

[@jackboot3946]

Roberts failed when Donnie was impeached the first time. He's been ineffective ever since.

[@diamondstud322]

💯

[@laffytaffy2916]

Robert’s, Alito and Thomas have to go! They don’t even care about the constitution, they’ve put off DT’s stupid immunity case for OVER six months, a delay reward for DT! If Robert’s cared he’d do the LEAST and go to the meeting! Our government is built on checks and balances THEY DO HAVE PEOPLE TO ANSWER TO, those people just won’t get involved! This is all corruption for DT to win! Gross 🤢

[@larryb131]

Roberts has lost this court. He is a coward. Renquest would have never tollerated what Alito and Thomas have done to the trust of this court. The American people have Zero faith in the Supreme Court these days and this is sad. I have not always agreed with the courts decisions, but I have always admired the lengths they would go to to get to the bottom of the issues, and then try to at least be fair as to what is right for the American Public. Those days are gone. He is weak, and has failed the country. This court is now bought and paid for, and thanks to Roberts will hurt the very public he serves.

[@junglejane2824]

So disappointed in Roberts.. He was the only one I used to trust, completely. I no longer do. This SCOTUS is terrifying..

[@TheNecropolis20]

What did roberts do ?

[@Whatdifference]

Their ruling on our laws and NOT following the constitution .

[@tonycook7679]

The billionaires bought the SC before Reagan was elected, enabling Coors to put Reagan in the WH. Remarkably that was the start of the destruction of the US leading directly to this day. The book will be called "The Rise and Fall of the US Empire"

[@susanfrancis5471]

I trusted Roberts until he sat at the first impeachment of the X-president and Nothing. Not a word

[@OrlaQuirk]

I never trusted him. However, I held onto hope for awhile, that he might not be a total moral abomination. But he really doesn't care about the constitution, nor about human rights.

[@christinecarroll7881]

Of COURSE Roberts has lost control. Doing nothing to correct the corruption is nothing more than consent.

[@melissabruhn1429]

🎯

[@michelleladd7394]

Maybe that's what Roberts wants to do.

[@SusanGadeken]

That’s right on

[@SusanGadeken]

I hope if they can vote them out the term of 4 yrs is clear choice and set germ amounts that gifts have to be or they pay a penalty and tax for going to far like Thomas

[@soudia9084]

Scared of.MAGA

[@Doc5thMech]

Blame Trump but also blame McConnell entirely. The antidote lies in an impeachment of justices by Congress.

[@TheAnarchitek]

The rot spread to Congress first!

[@turnerfrank-pw3bi]

WAAAAAAA!!! Waaaaaaa!!! Cry more, lib. Waaaaaaaaaa!!!

[@fayethepa]

@@turnerfrank-pw3biy’all the ones crying, whimpering and pooping your diaper. Just like trump.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

@@turnerfrank-pw3biGet a job.

[@DianeCarrozza-ly8tn]

@@turnerfrank-pw3bi grow up and stop projecting

[@4dogs999]

He can’t tell his wife not to fly a flag, but he can tell all the women in the United States what to do with their bodies how they should handle their healthcare. Why don’t you start in your own house Roberts

[@cynthiamorgan7756]

EXACTLY!

[@beverlylargent5580]

Agree 💯

[@kangsa387]

He is a joke

[@SereneRottweiler-dc7fx]

Alito is the man who can't control his woman, as is what conservatives are aiming for in regards to all other women in the USA. Robert's on the other hand can't control the supreme court because conservative partisan politics has stolen any semblance of a fair justice system.

[@MoniJo59]

Whoa, wasn't that Alito?

[@aldasilva8847]

Roberts is an enabler. We cannot place any hope that he will stand up for justice and democracy in America.

[@judymainord1208]

Did Roberts ever have control of his court? His behavior is shameful.

[@JohnWerner-te5zy]

No and Yes.

[@roadwarrior6039]

Sitting in front of books makes you look smarter😂😂

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

Before the court got so far out of balance, I had faith in him. But I don't have faith in him anymore. Somebody needs to investigate the Heritage Foundation with Leo Leonard and the other billionaires/millionaires. They are helping to destroy our democracy. I don't know if that the Senate or DOJ or FBI. But whoever can should before they do even more damage to our country. The Heritage Foundation are the ones behind the shadow docket. Vote Biden/Blue all the way down the ballot and until every maga/election denier is out of politics.

[@quezonviloria1828]

Lost ALL respect and trust on these Supreme Court Justices. They are as dirty or even worse than the politicians. What an insult!

[@robreuler144]

Thank Die Fuhrer Trump.

[@WandaJacksonTN]

They are selling off our freedoms.

[@veronicacannon1500]

There are 3 Justices who still deserve their jobs.

[@lindagiansanti7690]

I totally agree with you!

[@nooneofconsequence1251]

Alito and Thomas should be impeached and removed. Roberts should be censured. Kavanaugh and Gorsuch and Barrett should all resign out of embarrassment for taking seats that shouldn't have gone to them, though of course, none will.

[@diannestephen-rocco2156]

When lies are spoken before the Senate to get the JOB, should reqire them having to leave the position. How can liars remain

[@The12Believe]

This entire country, including the Justice Dept is complicit in allowing this Lawless to take place. I'm Disgusted with this Clown Show and Grift.

[@Mr_Rob_otto]

Clown show and grift? You mean Trump? If so, you’re spot on!

[@user-zr2eg3bk2j]

Robert's needs to be impeached as soon as possible.

[@dudiligence]

Clarence Thomas Samuel eleto,🥭onald 🥭umps cut of red tape after the dissolved monopoly of chemours,dupont, corvecta....and Cannon. Corruption painted and moral right! Sick and appalled by the blind to facts. Those who let the lord guide must question where the path walked switched and the mistep taken is not to late to repent. Admition of fault is not a stain on title or family just evolving to positive change and a better relationship with self,higher power,and peace. We don't have to agree to understand and find common ground for what is fair and not greed driven. The trump era must end before history repeats and hindsight is just that..to late.

[@lynetteeades9010]

All of the Republican SCOTUS NEED IMPEACHED IMO. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙💯

[@margueritebridges9029]

Roberts will not move on Alito and Thomas because he has lost control of his court! Corruption Destroys! Good Governance Matters! VOTE!🇺🇲💙💙💙💙

[@marci9983]

He will not move against them because he's fine with their corruption!

[@debralizborres2589]

They are all alike.

[@JohnWerner-te5zy]

Corruption destroys and absolute corruption destroys absolutely. Well done, justices of the Supreme Court under the guidance of Chief Justice John Roberts. It's comforting to know that these justices have lifetime tenure so that we can all rest assured that the corruption will continue at such a high standard for the foreseeable future.

[@selftaopath]

REDS can NOT govern. That's why they cause chaos.

[@user-wz2zw8wq2p]

Roberts is just as corrupt. He & his wife grifted over $10.3million by her having cases put in front of him. Deplorable is being kind.

[@mattkovary8956]

Aledo, what kind of man hides behind his wife's skirt and blames her for your treasonous gesture. Time for Congress to act.

[@Natalia-8888]

Shame, shame, shame, why we people pay them for their shameful performance against people, against us people 😮😮😮

[@richyp64]

I'm absolutely terrified of these red hats and their wyt rage. The only way out of this is to vote blue no matter who. 💙💙

[@Americasinertia]

Blue is the reason why we’re in this. Voting America or communist blue? I’ll take America

[@andrewpinson1268]

I am sure you are. You don't seem to be well educated.

[@ryanreedgibson]

You can say white rage! Call a spade a spade and a neo-fascists fascist. We the MAJORITY of the United States, not these far-right clown!

[@eb1247]

wyt rage lol, says the "loudest and proudest"

[@prrboy9359]

@@Americasinertiaonly communist I see is you since you support red hats

[@ej8710]

Nope. Roberts is complicit. His wife earns lots of money from conservative sources.

[@JohnWerner-te5zy]

That brings his wife into line with the rest of the wives of the conservative justices. Welcome to the club, Mrs Roberts. Enjoy your stay and may it be very profitable for you and your spouse just like it is for your judicial siblings-in-law.

[@rodneyoneil-kb1xk]

HMMMMM,,,I THOUGHT THAT,,ONCE THEY BECOME,,AN,,,ULTIMATE,,JUDGE OF,,,PEOPLES,,CHARACTERS…,,SHE,,DEFINITELY,,BELONG,,BEHIND BARS,,,,

[@rodneyoneil-kb1xk]

@@JohnWerner-te5zyWELL,,,ONCE AGAIN,,,I’m DEFINITELY,,GETTING,,TIRED OF,,ALL OF THE,,SUPREME COURTS,,GAMES,THAT,,THEY’VE,,DEFINITELY. CAUSED,,,

[@user-wt7iw9xw8i]

And her employer recommends conservatives for Federal Judgeships.

[@turnerfrank-pw3bi]

WAAAAAAA!!! Waaaaaaa!!! Cry more, lib. Waaaaaaaaaa!!! 😂

[@teresamcalister7096]

Heritage flavour of ‘impartial’ justices ! No wonder so many of our youth are feeling hopeless about democracy, transparency and justice. We seniors share the sentiment.

[@johnt8441]

1st Make the Justices subject to the same gift restrictions as all other Federal Judges are and then enforce those standards by reprimand, time off without pay, and ultimately impeachment. This is just like all other Federal employees except Justices can't be fired only impeached.

[@charlesbeaudry3263]

This SCOTUS can be solved quite easily. Nominate 5 more judges.

[@jackboot3946]

The House will not allow them to be appointed. It should have been done while Democrats controlled House and Senate. Now the only fix is to vote blue overwhelmingly. Democrats need to run on a promise of Judicial reform.

[@wadestanton]

last time Dems stacked the SCOTUS we got Scott v Sandford.

[@kathleenkenyon1583]

And no more lifetime appointments! Put an age limit on and have another form of justice to oversee them so they behave. No more Thomas and Alito grifting.

[@reb1225]

@@wadestanton Scott v. Sandford was actually a good thing. That decision by the SC led to the 13th and 14th amendments to the Constitution, which abolished slavery and declared all persons born in the United States to be citizens of the United States. That doesn't happen without Scott v. Sandford.

[@wadestanton]

@@reb1225 You ever wonder why the SCOTUS has never found fit to overrule Scott v Sandford, Roe v Wade was easy enough.

[@thomasdeas1941]

Robert's court is deserving of every drop of vitriol coming their way. Liars and hypocrites .🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛The new GOP symbol.

[@sergeant_salty]

New Democrap symbol 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

[@Americasinertia]

Liars and hypocrites, sounds like they should support briben

[@stephendavidbailey2743]

@@Americasinertia Oh, did he turn down your bribe?

[@RalphJBater]

​@Americasinertia hmmmm....how much has Biden taken in bribes... we know about Conservative Justice Thomas and his bribes (Thomas actually admitted it by changing his financial disclosure forms after being caught) .. where is your evidence of Biden doing so???

[@samhampton9139]

Where were you when rioters were burning the flag over the last handful of years?

[@warrenschlatter6556]

This Court has lost any respect from me and others. It is time that the legislature stand and push for reform, the day for change has arrived, they (Supreme Court Judges) are not able to judge and say what is good law. They care not about what is right. They are not willing or able to be honest judges. From Northern California.

[@spindrifter7519]

In the SCOTUS the tail is wagging the dog. Roberts has lost any semblance of Seniority and influence. He is impotent and has done little to rectify that, little wonder then that he is impotent. A pushover

[@lamdao1242]

SHAME. SHAME! SHAME!! on John Roberts, Samuel Alito and Clearance sale Thomas.

[@JohnWerner-te5zy]

I like "Clearance Thomas" conceptually.

[@tomparatube6506]

"Clearance sale Thomas": hahaha, so true.

[@proferwinstephan6641]

Das USA Volk soll gegen aufstehen und diese Korrupten deppen Verjagen aus dem Gericht

[@jg5571]

Alito’s refusal to recuse himself proves that his one vote is pivotal in those cases. We should be bracing for the opinions they will release.

[@TheAnarchitek]

Alito is the kind of person that fuels his fears to play into the Far Reich. He is an immigrant child, furiously partisan, and judicially limited. His idea of "fair play" is "I win, all the time"!

[@bettyjones113]

Read his bio. Parents from Italy, settled in New Jersey. Born in 1950. NJ Italian…….

[@paulnicholson1906]

The SC has no enforcement power, we should just ignore them as irrelevant.

[@jg5571]

@@paulnicholson1906 They actually do. The US Marshals are under the courts (even though they are a DOJ agency), and they enforce court actions.

[@TheAnarchitek]

@@bettyjones113 Exactly the wrong pick, for us, a partisan hack with no morals

[@kirstenhockaday9847]

When good people stand by and do nothing when criminals are running amok, gives credence to the criminality. Congress MUST impeach Alito and Thomas now.

[@EthanKristopherHartley]

"And former... Apprentice host." Completely accurate. Completely savage. 👏👏👏

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

this isn’t a valid Supreme Court roster, and all its judgments will need to be re-adjudicated once the roster has been corrected

[@regu6582]

Corrected, and as the MAGAt's keep screeching, "Convicted."

[@Odonata2024]

Start with Citasin United.

[@turnerfrank-pw3bi]

Maybe if Democrats acted less like the Taliban they wouldnt hate America

[@kathimeci5179]

Yup! Precedence means nothing to this bunch of Bozos.

[@JohnWerner-te5zy]

@@kathimeci5179 Yes, precedence means nothing and Presidents (even former ones) mean everything. Spot the Fascism (Bozo style).

[@justintime986]

Get rid of them....who gave them all this power any way....McConnell is a joke...

[@JoePatABC]

According to Article 3 of the Constitution, the Congress has significant discretion to determine THE SHAPE and STRUCTURE of the federal judiciary. In plain language, we have the power to real in these out of control abuses of office of Supreme Court Justice. The only question is, do we have the will?

[@dannybagley9424]

Alito's court has taken "Legislating from the Bench" to it's highest level ever.

[@bumpedhishead636]

The media and all of us must keep the pressure on Roberts and the SCOTUS. The corrupt judges must be forced out and there must be a way to hold the court accountable.

[@valerienady3499]

I agree, don't let this issue die off until it has been corrected! There is no quick fix for this....the pressure to act on this must be unrelenting!

[@deannalee3854]

The media??? They made this all possible by not doing their job and pandering with click bait and frivolous sensationalism!

[@docsci]

Agreed.... and someone needs to remind Roberts how he's gonna go down in history, as chief of the most corrupt SCOTUS ever... nice legacy.

[@rodneyoneil-kb1xk]

I’M THINKING THAT,,MR SMITH,,,DEFINITELY,,SHOULD BE,,WORKING ON THAT,,AS WE SPEAK,.,BECAUSE,,I/WEVE HAD,,WAY MORE THAN,,THIS…'

[@diannestephen-rocco2156]

Can Americans trust the media? They knew about trips and money, paying for mommy house and more that the people don't know but the free press has known and know much more.

[@cindythayer242]

It's no longer a court. It's now a political action committee.

[@wadestanton]

Dred Scott said that

[@angelikaopland7880]

A political action committee openly considering whether or not this is a republic...& leaning towards "No", last I checked.

[@angelikaopland7880]

@@wadestanton Dred Scott found the Supreme Court more a slave market than a PAC.

[@kathimeci5179]

Great comment! Touché!

[@JohnWerner-te5zy]

Which has always been the intention of the majority of the Supreme Court bench since "Citizens United". It's a strange situation when you have the Alabama Supreme Court deciding that an inchoate clump of frozen IVF gelatinous cells is a "child" worthy of protection under the law and the U.S. Supreme Court deciding that corporations are "judicial persons" whose political activities must be protected under the First Amendment. PAC- man united flowed. I am still waiting to see how that embryo will vote in Alabama.

[@cheneyrobert]

Corrupt court 🤮

[@racheltaylor185]

Something NEEDS to be done with SCOTUS! Ethics isn’t the only violation!!

[@Funknfritter]

he is every bit as weak a chief justice as Kevin McCarthy was a leader of the house. Completely impotent and worthless.

[@kookootrix1978]

Yes, McCarthy's speaking SOME truth, now that he's no longer Speaker. Thanks, Kevin.

[@RichardBarnett-hs1qy]

Roberts is weak by design.

[@troll2161]

He is evil, not weak

[@buriedbits6027]

This court has completely derailed, creating an unprecedented crisis. If this court descends into full rogue chaos, the United States will enter a very dark period concerning the rule of law. This situation is critical, and it is essential for people to understand its gravity.

[@randalquintana]

Literally gotta VOTE AS IF IT COULD BE THE LAST ELECTION !!! 🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵

[@singerrb4984]

This has already begun to happen. Expand the Court!!!

[@johntresemer5631]

Putin’s plan coming to fruition because of MAGAfied ayholes in positions of power.

[@davidf4897]

Biden should expand the court now.

[@bobcob3362]

Yes. And the sun will explode too.

[@ruththomson4601]

Too bad, very sad and concerning the loss of respect, or at least development of questions about SCOTUS. We must expose corruption in any branches to preserve, or get back to our efforts to survive and thrive in Democracy.

[@elizabethnwk]

How are you going to trust these justices? It’s disgusting! I have no respect to these justices. Shame on you!

[@corrieallen9818]

Lying is the new norm for the court 😢

[@think2086]

One thing I've been shocked to learn is how incredibly lawless American politicians and appointees are. *America desperately needs sweeping anti-corruption reform for the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court.* Our system is showing how glaringly we need to patch it.

[@nelaVanBrussel]

But the US itselves has the audacity to demand, no to ORDER Ukraine to do something on corruption. Maybe we have to give them a giant mirror ?

[@ShineOnBenevolentSun]

It's a structural feature of Capitalism that money will seek power in order to seek more money. Only regulation over Capitalism itself can fix this issue.

[@annakingry9157]

We need law enforcement in the US. Minorities and unimportant people are subject to penalties at the drop of a hat. Well-connected people of the right color need have no concern about the law anymore.

[@RPlavo]

We’re digging ourselves into a deeper hole

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

​@@ShineOnBenevolentSun Then we must put some regulations on our runaway capitalism.

[@joeglynn3916]

The System is imploding.

[@cipycipycipy]

Yes It is!! Beautifuly ❤

[@jamesl9371]

We should not say “Conservative “ Now conservative means heartless

[@RonGreene-sm4tk]

The FBI needs to haul Alito's wife in and interrogate her.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

She’s a stable genius compared to Ginny Thomas...

[@OriginalPiMan]

This is America. She hasn't done anything illegal; at least nothing that has reached the public eye. Mr Alito is still ethically obligated to recuse from many cases (although he probably won't) because of his wife's actions, but that does not mean his wife committed any act requiring criminal investigation.

[@jackboot3946]

@@OriginalPiMan Since when did the FBI need a crime to interrogate someone?

[@robreuler144]

Why so she can lie like the rest don't waste my tax $.

[@therock8288]

It's freedom of speech. But Justice Alito definitely lied. But his wife is covered by Spousal Testimonial Privilege

[@barbaragdisis4606]

Alexander Hamilton said our federal courts would be the ‘least dangerous’ branch of government. Justice Samuel Alito, like Justice Clarence Thomas, has called that into question. No one is above the law, including the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. The rule of law loses meaning if the public loses trust in its independence and neutrality. The most powerful court in the land, the U.S. Supreme Court and its nine justices, carry the responsibility to protect our rights and the republic without fear or favor. Justice Alito’s dismissive and combative letter to Congress on the heels of the public revelations that his property has flown flags widely viewed as symbols of the January 6 insurrection and associated with a far-right creed is shocking.

[@singerrb4984]

The little weasel hides behind the skirts of his wife!!!!! Horrid!!!

[@TheAnarchitek]

They are traitors, at best, "useful idiots", at worst. Too stupid to realize they are playing with fire in a dynamite shed.

[@michelez715]

@barbaragdisis very well put, especially about Alito's letter to Congress. The arrogance of the man is breathtaking.

[@DrZoonotics]

"No one is above the law, including the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court." Sadly, I think that reality has proven that statement to be false and nothing but a pipe dream.

[@valerienady3499]

And corrupt!!!!

[@steverousseau9601]

How low can Evil go before we say it's Evil?

[@helanna9843]

There has never been an organization that has ethically policed themselves. The Supreme court is just one example.

[@dalehartley2821]

Alito isn’t respecting his wife’s autonomy - he is using her as a meat shield against justified criticism and calls for accountability.

[@cynthiamorgan7756]

Him blaming his wife just shows his treatment of women & how easy it was for him to take our rights away. Blaming his wife? Typical republican, zero respect for womyn!

[@annakingry9157]

Along with everything else, what we don't need is a crooked high court. Flying the flag upside down is not neutral for anybody.

[@jomcgrath6422]

You’d think you could expect a modicum of impartiality and integrity from these justices who have so far been trusted with ultimate power and privilege to decide what the rest of us are able to do - and not do. These three, Roberts, Thomas and Alito, are so smug and corrupt- it’s appalling.

[@TheAnarchitek]

Don't leave out the partisan hacks Donnie Dingbat was allowed to foist on us!

[@wadestanton]

tell that to Dred Scott.

[@kookootrix1978]

Kavanaugh's not corrupt?! I think he is, but we are awaiting the smoking gun.

[@paulnicholson1906]

@@wadestanton the Roberts court will be alongside the Taney Court for its infamy.

[@WandaJacksonTN]

They don't care about us. Unless you can help them with personal gain, you are irrelevant.

[@laurameans7904]

I think a couple of the justices need to be Impeached!!!

[@rosemarieholley6551]

Great show Mr. Velshi! Calling a spade a spade is missing in most news outlets! I love and concur with every word you say!

[@sheilawade433]

Something is really wrong on the Supreme Court when Justice Sotomayor cries in desperation. This is a twilight zone nightmare.

[@susanfrancis5471]

I’m going with “One Step Beyond”, But Twilight Zone is good.

[@symbol8246]

She's only crying because of diabetic foot pain.

[@lynpersaud2356]

All judges drunk on Orange crush

[@lynpersaud2356]

Only in America there could exist a den of entitled thieves,racist and in surrectionist. These crooks make close to 500,000 a year, excludinggifts

[@user-vz5cb2qf8n]

Suggestion to consider, from your northern neighbours: Our Supreme Court of Canada appointed judges must retire at age 75. If the US were to implement a similar directive, Clarence Thomas would be gone this year, and Samuel Alito next year. Keep up your informative, inspiring work Ali Velshi ! Best wishes from 🍁

[@tomjwoodify]

That makes too much sense. We don't have any of that in the U.S. The ruling class criminals love the chaos, that way they can keep the money and power flowing into their pockets.

[@singerrb4984]

AGREE!!!

[@michelez715]

Same in the UK. Also, UK judges are NOT appointed by politicians. Has this SCOTUS not demonstrated exactly what happens when politicians funded by dark money donors decide who sits on the Court, and then pulls their strings? Anyone with common sense should see that to preserve the impartiality and integrity of any court, judges should either be elected by the people or appointed by an independent bar panel.

[@MoosefromCanada]

Agreed BUT…..we now have our own shitshow to deal with….corrupt politicians and foreign interference 🫡🤦🏼‍♀️🇨🇦

[@johnryan4401]

In canada the bar association of Canada recommends a list to the Prime minister to select from. At least it is a supposed non political selection committee

[@lin-joglobal769]

We the people at some point got to rise up and take our country back from corrupt politicians.

[@gentleben7275]

Outstanding report on the state of the U.S. Su8preme Court by Ali Velshi and Melissa Murray. This report is perhaps the finest report I have ever heard so far on this subject. Fantastic job!

[@jaygatz4335]

I feel sorry for Justice Jackson - attaining a place on SCOTUS, only to watch while its integrity crumbles.

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

I feel sorry for the 3 legitimate Supreme Court Justices. They are still honorable. They are just heavily outnumbered. When we reform the s. court we need to make sure it never gets this outbalanced again. Vote Biden/Blue all the way down. Save our democracy. Save reproductive healthcare/IVF/birth control.

[@cynthiajohnson8925]

Me too don't seem Jackson have a say in anything just and sit and listen.

[@picahudsoniaunflocked5426]

@@cynthiajohnson8925 Justice Jackson's writing great dissents --- they're public & worthwhile reading on the SCOTUS gov site, several good law universities have featured her reasoned arguments, & she is on record asking many good questions. As opposed to Thomas, who asked nothing on the record for like a decade ?? so Jackson's doing her job & doing it well under very difficult circumstances. I'm Canadian but I applaud her & hope the SCOTUS isn't a total clown court forever so Justice Jackson can get more done for the people. I believe she's the first SCOTUS with experience as a public defender, & her care for the public shows up in her questioning lines + argumentation/supplemental writing on decisions/dissents.

[@devorah711]

@@picahudsoniaunflocked5426 I agree, but Jackson is over powered by the corrupt majority of maga republican supreme court judges. These are not judges who are appointed to protect our Constitution or Democracy. Jackson is working hard for the American peoples rights and democracy for law and order ALONE. The Supreme Court majority maga republicans ARE SIMPLY CORRUPT BOUGHT AND PAID FOR. The Supreme Court needs TERM LIMITS!!!!!

[@michelez715]

Anyone expecting courage and leadership from Roberts is living in a dream world. He showed what he is since Citizens United in 2010. He holds the same beliefs as Alito and Thomas, so why would he do anything about them?

[@MrBENTON78]

Exactly. And Citizens United is why our politicians aren't even hiding their corruption anymore. Brazen anti rule of law.

[@whythatsfantastic4602]

Agreed.

[@melissabruhn1429]

🎯

[@angelikaopland7880]

That & sitting through a Senate impeachment "trial" that wasn't a trial at all. A real judge would have at least pointed out the dishonesty of refusing to see or hear the evidence.

[@JohnWerner-te5zy]

The rot set in with "Citizens United" and has continued at a pressing pace ever since. This decision was the seed that the Federalist Society wanted to germinate in order that billionaires and their "corporate citizens" could prosper politically and destroy democracy in their favor. The result was Trump, the damage immeasurable.

[@conky221]

‘Former Apprentice host’. That’s perfect. Thanks. 💙🇺🇸

[@marcsandias2758]

He is formally and forever known and should be referred to "Failed Chief Justice Roberts."

[@GR-ji9fw]

Thank you, Mr. Veshie, you and all of your colleagues who tell the truth! Without that, we are helpless. Thank you and all the others for your hard work!

[@diannestephen-rocco2156]

What took the media corporations so long to allow the journalists to tell the American people They knew

[@nelomelo4013]

Cut the funds to the Justices. They need to be fired like regular citizens. They need term limits. They should not be allowed to die on the bench.

[@chrisjessee9789]

The American people must hold them accountable.

[@DJTISAPAB]

If they are bringing a bias to the bench, it is not blind justice. We need to be very concerned about this issue that is occurring in the highest court of the land. They are not being faithful to the position. The high honor of the SCOTUS. This is my opinion!

[@elizabethmartin3389]

This Supreme Court is a joke. Thomas and Alito deserve everything they get.

[@angelikaopland7880]

If Thomas or Alito ever get what they deserve, you'll surely hear about it on the news. So far all they've gotten is unearned income, which isn't really news if you are a Republican.

[@sheilawilliamsshafer3391]

"Justices policing themselves is the same as saying the Police should police themselves", HOW HAS THAT WORKED OUT - HUMM!! 😡

[@axien3159]

You hit the proverbial nail! I’d like to knock some sense into Roberts! How can he just dither along this way? This demonstrates how he believes the Justices are above the law. This makes me sick!

[@maryloulindquist7453]

Do we need a Supreme Court anymore ???? 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@steve94183]

Expand the court and introduce term limits. 10 years and no longer.

[@stevenstreets695]

"Governments derive their Just Powers from the consent of the People" None of the Trump judges will ever have that "consent" of the People.

[@Americasinertia]

That’s funny. Look a corrupt New Yorks judges

[@Americasinertia]

New Yorks corrupt judges? I think those are communist blue

[@turnerfrank-pw3bi]

WAAAAAAA!!! Waaaaaaa!!! Cry more, lib. Waaaaaaaaaa!!!

[@kenbrownfield6584]

@@turnerfrank-pw3bi grow up child

[@wally3586]

@@turnerfrank-pw3bi You seem triggered. Maybe, if you were more mature, we could read a intelligible thought...But the prospect seems many years away...

[@victoriastars6172]

Impeachment is a necessity now for Alito and Thomas!!!! Now Roberts too!!!

[@Swansong-recorders]

I have lost all RESPECT for Roberts, i have never had RESPECT FOR alito, or thomas, kavanaugh, or barrett...they have the lowest approval rating for any scotus and it's time for roberts to get the clue your court is full of LOSER'S

[@diannestephen-rocco2156]

I never had respect for Robert's for ending the Voting Rights Bill in 2013. Justices are suppose to stand for Equality, Freedom, and Justice FOR ALL. This so call DEMOCRACY never has and is forever preaching and going to war because the USA wants this for all

[@maclanty5324]

CLOWN COURT😮

[@Swansong-recorders]

@@maclanty5324 agreed 💯%

[@caroldesjean3485]

This is just pathetic and the worst part is nobody can step in to get these people out. What’s the deal?

[@cagedtigersteve]

Roberts should be ashamed and should resign.

[@valerienady3499]

I am happy that our media is not letting this issue die!!!! The more we yell and scream about them and their corruptness, until we change the rules that apply to them, hopefully they will at least feel discomfort and realize the outrage at them by their fellow Americans!!!!!!

[@wilfriedholscher7029]

So Roberts should step down, period. If Roberts wants the Supreme Court to regain Honor and Trust, he should step aside. ACB Kavanaugh Ailto and MOST OF ALL Thomas should face impeachment. I have truly lost faith in the Supreme Court.

[@zenaidaelepano7801]

Not just Roberts but Kavanaugh. Alito and Thomas as well

[@terribogan3676]

Roberts knows this is not correct behavior for sitting justices. But what are they doing about it?? Oh yeah.. self governing! What a JOkE

[@paulwilson2542]

You’re so right Ali…..Melissa Murray is brilliant and extraordinarily articulate. And she’s professionally modest👏👏

[@elizabethdesmet89]

Robert’s has the strength of a maggot‼️

[@cldunkin8145]

Congress needs to step up to the plate and deal with this crap! Being timid does not bode well for this Democratic Republic.

[@angelikaopland7880]

Under the Constitution there is nothing to be done without a 2/3 majority willing to hold them to account. That won't happen while the GOP holds the House or more than 1/3 of the Senate. VOTE!!!

[@PriscillaRobb]

@@angelikaopland7880I agree with you. American voters must make congress soooo blue.

[@jimbrown7554]

You need an overwhelming majority in both houses with all the maga republicans in both houses you can't get it done. Vote BLUE in all elections in ALL political races.☑☑☑

[@Kissindra]

No kings in America, he needs to stop playing as one. The public deserve there to be oversight in the face of corruption and such clear sketchy ethics.

[@Jilla0559]

Voting district maps should have to be seen by the Justice Department, as detailed in The 1964 Voting Rights Act, before approval

[@anniel1672]

Has Roberts lost control over his own Court? You can't lose something you never 😠

[@TheAnarchitek]

He was never that brave a vessel for anyone to put much hope in.

[@marci9983]

I don't know if Roberts has control or not; but I believe that he's fine with the corruption of Alito & Mr. Ginny.

[@TheAnarchitek]

@@marci9983 He never had control, the Scalia, Alito, and Thomas triumvirate active since Alito's arrival. They drove the agenda. Roberts rarely voted against them, until Antonin was gone. Scalia was replaced with three sycophants, eager to do whatever they were told. Roberts name will be toast, in whatever history book is written of these times, 2084, say, sixty years on. All the mistakes will have played out, and the direction will have wandered back to what it was, before them, because that's what most of us want. Or the few survivors will be wishing whatever happened got all the idiots who thought it was a good idea!

[@rjdankert]

Add four new justices to the SCOTUS asap

[@cassykaye7596]

Need to be impeached of they do not recuse themselves

[@user-kl6md2ob1i]

I have no faith in this scotus, period.

[@billstieh3193]

We Need to add Justices to the Court!⚖️

[@Americasinertia]

Incompetence, like briben, always hurting blue

[@immortalasirpa6006]

We need to add integrity to the court. MAGA has none to offer.

[@Americasinertia]

@@immortalasirpa6006yeah. Blues fascism is the answer 😅😅😅😅. 🖕

[@regu6582]

@@Americasinertia So fascist today ? Yesterday it was Communists. A few weeks ago it was Leftist Libs. Can't be all as they are all diametrically opposite. Try and explain your random word salad, Ivan. Good lock.

[@annakrall8029]

@@Americasinertia Words have meaning. Why don't you go look up Fascism and get back to us with which party is marching along to the fascist funk brigade.

[@sheilawinston4739]

Roberts is a do nothing Chief )ustice. He needs to step up or step down. VOTE BLUE💙💙💙💙

[@wayausofbounds9255]

The Senate needs to issue the subpoenas for their investigations and if they are refused then to send the Sargent at Arms across the street and bring back whomever it was in cuffs. This is a power specifically granted to Congress.

[@parislamour782]

The respect I used to have for Justice Roberts has gone down the rabbit holes.

[@gary094]

The most important thing is what are Democratic Americans prepare to do about it. Just keep report it, Keep talking about it amongst yourselves. Action speaks louder than words.

[@RayThackeray]

A large majority of Dems in both houses is required to make a difference. IT COMES DOWN TO VOTING.

[@angelikaopland7880]

VOTE FOR THE BLUE, NO MATTER WHO. It's the only means we have of reeling in the total corruption of the Trump-controlled GOP. I write my opinions for local papers too, & will even interrupt & correct when I hear typical MAGA BS being spewed in a grocery store line (one guy ran out to the parking for his gun already but lost his nerve before he raised & pointed. THAT'S who they are🤣), but voting is the main thing.

[@berrypainter]

Not only did Alito write Roe v Wade, he also leaked it in a conspiracy with the Thomases....