Rep. Raskin: “the highest court in the land has the lowest ethical standards.”

How did a symbol associated with Donald Trump’s election subversion efforts end up outside the home of a Supreme Court justice? MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin breaks down a New York Times report that’s raising fresh concerns over Justice Samuel Alito’s impartiality, and speaks to Congressman Jamie Raskin about the need for ethics reform at the nation’s highest court.
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Rep. Raskin: “the highest court in the land has the lowest ethical standards.”
#JusticeAlito #SupremeCourt #Politics

[@Coffeecup.0110]

I love you Mr Raskin. Thank you so much for your service to our country. ☮️❤️😊🌎💪🌈

[@davidwelsh8026]

Raskin is a Marxist.

[@lindagorham1409]

Jamie Raskin is definitely one of my (few) heroes in government. He is a wonderful speaker, knows his facts and sticks to the facts.

[@franksolorzano5250]

Alito should be impeached.... period!!!

[@SA-cn4jc]

And Thomas. As for Ginni Thomas she should be charged for her actions regarding Jan 6th.

[@mikeryan8099]

This act is akin to Josh Hawley raising his fist in solidarity with the mob at the Insurrection.

[@cindytripp]

​@@mikeryan8099no, it was a few steps beyond. Hawley did it for less than a minute, didn't use our national flag in a disgraceful manner and didn't blame it on his wife. Hawley is complicit but not to the same degree, IMO.

[@Codebluems]

For what? Do you have a law that he violated? Biden's DOJ would be eager to hear your expertise seeing you are smarter than them.

[@Codebluems]

@@SA-cn4jc with what criminal statute? Do you have one?

[@kathygallegos2502]

Alito and Thomas need to be investigated NOW!

[@purem9150]

The flag was like that for a number of days. Alito clearly knew about it and did nothing. He is a shameless disgrace.

[@dlebreton7888]

He lied about the flag problem. IF his wife put it upside down, IF he had respect for the flag and what it stands for, he would have taken it down and put it back up right. The fact that it was upside down is even more disgusting because it was there for DAYS! Whatever has he and does he lie about? He should not be anywhere near a position of law! He is a disgrace. The Supreme Court job should only be 2 years, not for life.

[@rodneyoneil-kb1xk]

@@dlebreton7888WELL,,,MR SMITHS,,,DEFINITELY,,WORKING ON,,CHANGING,,THE,,ENTIRE,,SUPREME COURT,,,,,IT’S,,,JUST,,GONNA TAKE SOME TIME,,,,

[@jayfarber4251]

Anyone who says they won’t accept. Should be removed from office.

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

Oh, like no 1st amendment you Commie.

[@mloret6745]

Alito should be removed from serving on the Supreme Court! Now!

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

What is the doj waiting for?!!!

[@jeanneganrude8549]

@@JeanGillespie-fp7rs They hate to be seen as “heavy handed” and “partisan”. They NEED to stop being so freakin careful. Just do it! 💙

[@primalamusica3]

I have such great Respect for Jamie Raskin!

[@johnhyde7297]

Do you have a signed copy from Him of the communist manifesto.....????

[@carlosbond5062]

Why are we learning about Alito’s betrayal of America just now, 3 yrs after the fact???

[@chrisbergmanniii59]

We're not this is more of a reminder. He has made terrible decision after terrible decision since day one.

[@kek3908]

@@chrisbergmanniii59 Cry, cry and cry some more, because it's like sweet, sweet candies.

[@chrisbergmanniii59]

@@kek3908 spoken like a true brainwashed cult member sociopath

[@Colleen-te4fg]

Because America has lost IT MEDIA. America has lost CONTROL of ALL STAIONS . They only saturate we the people with Trump media. In order to hear my president Biden speak in on C-span only. Wake up people we are in receivership Trump sold us out and that country what it's property Now. And the fact that America has so many guns that has been the problem they haven't solved yet . They will come to collect our weapons (good luck with that) the only way is for Trump to become president again then hand us over. Like that is going to work. VOTE BLUE down the ticket. Stop the steal of America. Only you can prevent this from becoming a total forest fire 🔥. Vote blue save democracy of the free world.

[@janislentz5649]

That was urgent news that voters had the right to KNOW About AT THE TIME!

[@sheltonbailey6548]

There’s no excuse! Both Alito & his wife should be aware of the burden of responsibility that comes with his position. He should be impeached.

[@2zwaantjes]

Is 'impeached' the same as fired? If it is, then Y*E*S !!!!!!!

[@reginafetty6374]

The Justices should be non-party in the decision and their actions but their family and they have freedom of speech like everyone else. An upside down flag is a sign of distress. Do they need to send in the police to find out what the danger is? Maybe the harassment of police until the flag flies the correct way may change the decisions of Alito's wife. It appears the wife wears the pants in the family if he can not get her to put the flag the correct way. He is either complicit or has the same opinions. He should definitely be recused from any decision pertaining Trump if he has these things shown at his house. It proves his decisions would be bias for Trump.

[@reginafetty6374]

The Justices should be non-party in the decision and their actions but their family and they have freedom of speech like everyone else. An upside down flag is a sign of distress. Do they need to send in the police to find out what the danger is? Maybe the harassment of police until the flag flies the correct way may change the decisions of Alito's wife. It appears the wife wears the pants in the family if he can not get her to put the flag the correct way. He is either complicit or has the same opinions. He should definitely be recused from any decision pertaining Trump if he has these things shown at his house. It proves his decisions would be bias for Trump.

[@maharajjinkb7824]

The inverted flag incident had nothing to do with Jan 6 or the stolen election. It was a result of a dispute with a neighbor. Even so, the inverted flag is appropriate. Our government has been hijacked. Biden was not elected by the people. The Dems act like this statement of fact is some sort of blasphemy.

[@conniegarvie]

I doubt it was the wife's decision to hang the flag upside down. I think he's just throwing her under the bus. Not to mention the fact that it's ridiculous to believe it was hung because of a neighbor's F***Trump flag.

[@lindavandijk4334]

I’m a military wife, retired. When my husband was active duty, I was held to a high standard, so everything I did would directly reflect on him. Shouldn’t a SUPREME COURT JUSTICE’s spouse be held to that same standard?

[@deannedflrocks5337]

That's true the active duty get reprimanded even arrested for anything their non-active spouse does.

[@namvet1968]

Spot on.

[@pectonhjones1855]

Yes! you are so correct, especially if you reside on base, if a dependent is stopped at the gate for any infraction, the service member bears the consequences, period.

[@auntiepha8343]

"Alpha" MAGA Trump worshipping male Justices all hiding behind their wives?! 🤔

[@mikehall6912]

Contesting a stolen election is a civic duty

[@michaelspring3915]

Face it Thomas and Alito are for sale. Luxury vacations, free $250k moter home, college tuition and a rent free home for their mom. That's all it takes to get the decision you want from them. They are above the law.

[@vidaspence4117]

Thomas's mama got free upgrades to her house as well.

[@derekwalters4980]

So dang sick of these men blaming their wives. PLEASE!! ENOUGH!! This seems to be the "go to" for all the Supreme Court justices. You live there too man, take some personal accountability. You were busted. I'm sick of the keepers of the law being the law breakers. We must reenforce our democratic loopholes, from the rot within.

[@JamesJones-mm2nm]

Hey! Their wives are evil too!takes two to tango!

[@rodneyoneil-kb1xk]

YUP,,,ONCE AGAIN,,,MR SMITHS,,,DEFINITELY,,WORKING ON,,CHANGING,,THE ENTIRE,,,SC,,,,,

[@gohboon7525]

NOT RECUSING THEMSELVES from cases involving them or family members is BREAKING THE LAWS. CT & ALITO MUST BE DISCIPLINED, IMPEACHED & REMOVED. If Roberts is not doing anything about them, he too should be IMPEACHED.

[@ruthslone2992]

💯 % They’ve shown themselves to be CORRUPT, UNETHICAL ZEALOTS, promoting the criminal Tchrump regime and giving him an authoritarian Dictatorship. They’ve taken UNREPORTED gifts from multimillionaire benefactors and then sat and ruled on cases involving their businesses. CORRUPT.

[@billbernhard3582]

THIS is the point ! SCOTUS Justices are allowed to break the law without penalty ? ILLEGAL !

[@jamilieberman996]

But is it illegal? Are there LAWS that govern SCOTUS or just a toothless ethical code? They self regulate which is a real problem. IF it is illegal they need to be impeached and prosecuted. If it’s not illegal then it should be.

[@ACE-sx8mo]

Yes.

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

Constitution

[@carolpfeiffer1577]

Alito and Thomas MUST be removed from our Supreme Court. This should have already been done! Do it now!

[@katherinedemott298]

Ain’t gonna happen.

[@AndeThompson-ex6sv]

They need to travel way back in time, or fast forward to their retirement.

[@Anon90210]

How? They are above the law.

[@occamraiser]

Who will do it? Your stupid constitution was written in an era of self respect and duty, by Englishmen of character. and offers no remedy for judicial corruption in the service of a political party. Now it is being completely abused by Americans of no integrity - throw it away and start again, on the assumption that no one in your nation is honest and you'll be setting off on the right foot.

[@emilydickinson-4206]

​@@katherinedemott298fjb Trump 2024

[@PKing-px5dg]

The question before the Supreme Court is: Do we have a King or not? It's not that hard! Yet we are still waiting!

[@janislentz5649]

We initiated a revolution two hundred fifty years ago to BREAK free of a despotic king and form an independent nation, upon which we wrote founding documents forming a novel form of government: a democracy! We are not about to allow fascist power-seekers to change our democracy! We are United in our ardent love of this United States of America! Will it be a fight to the death?

[@kevh994]

It's a delay tactic to benefit Trump

[@keithcutler6602]

Walking in and out of his home that day he didn't notice it flying like that? Impeach Alito and Thomas!!

[@superdave2316]

Sleeze often blame someone else. While Alito blames his wife now I remember when Cruz blamed his daughter for abandoning his state.

[@namvet1968]

Cowards.

[@teresalegler2777]

Both Alito & Thomas need to be removed from SCOTUS. Too much misbehavior here.

[@BluePatriotWinner]

Misbehavior? I call it criminality!

[@IntelligentArtefact]

@@BluePatriotWinner I call it TREASON.

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

Well, thank You Spanish Inquisition.

[@bethanyhealy4989]

Yet we don't mind if it's for the benefit for the elite left right?

[@user-ty3fe8gq1f]

@@BluePatriotWinner first off it not a crime at all, you have no clue what you are even talking about. Secondly, keep puking nonsense that you are spoon fed by liberal media. People who want to destroy a persons life because they are offended without reason belong in a cell deep underground.

[@garrybrown3165]

Dear 45, in my opinion, you could BARELY be considered ONE term.

[@jeanneganrude8549]

😂 It’s like he “played” president but never actually was one.

[@Kermit_T_Frog]

I suppose that the argument is that with the three day weekends, and failure to show up to work before noon, that he didn't serve a full term.

[@brucerohn116]

I'm 69, and I never thought I would see the day when grown educated men and women would stoop so low.

[@baxtar1963]

If JD Vance doesn’t know everything that Victor Orbon has done, he doesn’t need to be leading our country

[@micheleconner5083]

He doesn't need to endorse them,either!

[@wealthbuilder59]

Impeach Alito and Thomas. Term limits

[@billbernhard3582]

Why Impeach ? Just 'Try, Convict & jail him !'

[@cultureal9544]

Another SOLUTION is for We The People to ALSO vote in 9 members of Scotus every 5 years as we do the other 2 Branches

[@ngauruhoezodiac3143]

4 year terms but not limited to two terms. Good competent judges are hard to find.

[@ShirleyABurton]

If only we could, but it’ll take a *Constitutional amendment* to change the term limits, as that lifetime appointment is set in Article III in the Constitution.

[@oldones59]

Who is going to introduce legislation for SCOTUS?

[@ritadsvidson8621]

Thank you Raskin for your service…

[@user-gw5pp2ur4h]

I can't even imagine how many times Martha Bomgardner (aka Mrs. Alito) has screamed at various managers "Do you know who my husband is!!?". Let's get her in front of a camera and have her explain why she publicly supports domestic terrorism. And while that is being done congress must open full investigations on Alito and Thomas. Both of them have family members who clearly support overthrowing the government and have varying levels of possible involvement in Jan 6th which requires recusal for both justices from sitting on any Trump matters. If they won't voluntarily recuse, then steps need to be taken in congress and the senate to impeach, hold a trial and if the evidence proves out, remove both of them from the Supreme Court. If John Roberts is incapable of managing 9 people and ensuring they fly straight, then we need to look at him as a knowing accomplice. We can't have a Supreme Court stacked with political activists that accept "pay to play" bribes.

[@jeanneganrude8549]

Roberts manages 8 people. He’s the 9th. Just sayin’ ~

[@user-tz4in5ox3r]

What a stupid way to protest a neighbor. I don't believe him at all! He knew perfectly well what was going on. Push Alito & Thomas into retirement.

[@joymarcushahn]

The neighbor story smells, these are educated adults. To believe it to be unintentional is to show one's naivete.

[@sciencesaves]

This is what happens when you give lifetime appointments with zero oversight or accountability

[@sherryelle225]

Amen! Thank you.

[@melmazzerithekiller]

I second that, these people need to be held accountable

[@KevinRiddell-om1gv]

Also they are appointed on political bias

[@Kygranny]

ABSOLUTELY

[@soniabayer578]

No more lifetime appointments and detailed and honest vetting!

[@JonPKibble]

If a SCOTUS justice can't peacefully respect the differing opinions of his neighbor, do you think he's going to respect the differing opinions of hundreds of millions of Americans? Alito (and Thomas because of the motor coach bribery) ought to be removed immediately. And if conservatives refuse to hold them accountable, expand SCOTUS from 9 to 19.

[@stevenbuck07]

Different plans are now being made to deal with them and their problems they've caused. At least we can be comfortable knowing expansion is a thing that will happen. 6 - 3 politically divided by a partisan majority won't last long and they know it.

[@skyvision23]

Is anyone besides me repulsed at the notion of the Supreme Court Justice "men" blaming their wives for bad behavior that happens in their homes and that they thenselves are accountable for? Is that the new norm? 😮

[@AndeThompson-ex6sv]

I love Mr. Raskin! Vote blue!💙

[@katerusso4891]

Thanks Rep. Raskin! We the people want justice because justice matters!

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

Justice matters. No, it doesn't the only thing you want is your dumb Woke ideology.

[@twostate7822]

Even low ethical standards would mean that the Supreme Court has some ethical standards. Unfortunately for America, they have no ethical standards.

[@brucebennett5338]

impeach Thomas and Alito already!

[@patcomerford5596]

Yes, Alito and Thomas need to be impeached and disbarred.

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

It is a good thing you are not in charge, Adolf

[@rodneyoneil-kb1xk]

YUP,,,ACTUALLY,,,,,I’m,,THINKING THAT,,THE,,ENTIRT,,SUPREME COURT,,SHOULD BE,,DIS- BANED,,,JUST,,IN CASE,,,

[@rodneyoneil-kb1xk]

IF. YOU ,,FOUND,,NOT GUILTY,,THEN WE CAN,,TAKE IT,,FROM THERE,,,

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

@@rodneyoneil-kb1xk I am not on trial you simpleton

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

@@rodneyoneil-kb1xk Why not get rid of the constitution too, isn't that what you want, you commie.

[@FUQNDV8]

He should be disbarred just for having the USA flag upside down on his property. Does not matter who did it as it is HIS property. Symbol of stop the steal. Just plain disgusting for all the people that died for the freedom of USA over centuries.

[@charlesvan13]

There's nothing remotely illegal about it. Are you going to apologize for denying the 2016 election?

[@2thRiteFREESPEEisAVirtueSignal]

Wonder what the right wing FLAG-worshipping virtue signalers have to say about this. 😂 Lemme guess. 🦗🦗

[@namvet1968]

As a veteran, his upside down flag is absolutely despicable. This traitor, coward is a disgrace. This POS needs an "attitude adjustment" ASAP.

[@auntiepha8343]

"Alpha" MAGA Trump worshipping male Justices all hiding behind their wives?! 🤔

[@andrenefinn704]

These are the people claiming Patriotism 😮

[@philthai99]

Impeach both Alito and Thomas now.

[@zoerobinette1567]

Alito & Thomas blame their spouses! These Supremes need to step off - be forced to recuse themselves! WTH? Insane.

[@shaewarzocha5190]

As a Veteran, this is unacceptable, it's heartbreaking. Don't F with my flag.

[@namvet1968]

Spot on. Disgusting representation of the flag.

[@chrisrhule1760]

Oh please.. as a veteran, didn't you FIGHT to preserve our rights?!? That said... for a S.C. Justice to do this...DESPICABLE!!

[@corrieallen9818]

Thank you Jamie Raskin !!!!! We need you exposing the corruption. Hold them accountible 💙👍🇺🇸

[@stephaniemercer9321]

Jamie Raskin is a Marxist.

[@daddski1]

Just how is this criminal to expose anything? He is one of the biggest frauds in America

[@rickiemproctor895]

Disbarment is the result! Get him and Thomas out now! Impeach disbar whatever is needed these men are not impartial at all. And are still impeding the decision that he is not immune! Disgraceful!!

[@joijencuyah2345]

Wow, this is sickening! What can be done?

[@cosmothewonderdog8602]

Of course he blames his wife. He has zero respect for any woman, including his wife.

[@dmkeene]

Alito and Thomas must recuse themselves from any Trump related court cases including January 6th related cases. They are not impartial and their ethics shame the highest court in our country.

[@mariesmith8454]

dmkeene, They shouldn't just recuse themselves. They are supporting insurrectionists & should be impeached.

[@joijencuyah2345]

Very good reporting. Very well organized & incredible clips! Scary! We're on a very slippery slope!

[@kikkikey]

A Judge's family SHOULD NEVER DO A FOUL THING LIKE THAT! It was intentional and Alito should lose his job!

[@andrewhaag2422]

Alito and Thomas Should Recuse themselves for Anything Related to the J-6 Trials PERIOD !! 🇱🇷💙🇱🇷💙🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

😎🤣🤣😆😛😜😝

[@johnblair6600]

I worked as a federal civil servant for 40 years. The law reads, "or appearance of wrong doing". Our bosses stressed this law over and over. Yet the Supreme Court, ideally objective, ignores the law.

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

I was in the military for 30 years, and you don't know what you're talking about

[@opsvixen]

​@@JimDandy-rn4vdunfortunately, I guess you never learned to read while you were there. My dad and uncles' actually fought in WWII. I say YOU don't know what you're talking about.

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

@@opsvixen So you never left home you coward.

[@kek3908]

@@opsvixen Cry, cry and cry some more, because it's like sweet, sweet candies.

[@kikkikey]

HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE!

[@AI-xs4fp]

Time to hold the highest court to the highest standard. Alito and Thomas are making a mockery out of the justice system for their own ends.

[@MK-Farm-Michigan]

Congress must impeach Alito and Thomas.

[@hildaharkin]

How do 400 million people allow so few to have this kind of power??? Is this a democracy??

[@MrStupidHead]

No. It is a theocracy. Has been since the evangelicals took power.

[@earthtaurus5515]

Parasites like Fox News, systematic underfunding of education through decades by undercover GOP gerrymandering of districts combined with the News in the US being seen as entertainment whataboutism and bothsidism as opposed to holding the GOP to account for their hypocrisy as well as those taking money on the both sides from corportations such as insurance firms that have vested interest in not having a universal healthcare law. Then there's the undercover dinos such as Mancin and Sinema. It's a whole sorry mess.

[@leeadickes7235]

No. It's a republic.

[@earthtaurus5515]

@@leeadickes7235 A democratic republic not a dictatorship.

[@dustyflats3832]

Exactly!

[@malomma]

WE ALL NEED TO VOTE BLUE. 1. GET RID IF TRUMP. 2. FIX THE SUPREME COURT WITH RULES.

[@joyannreiser4985]

Mr Raskin, you and others like you are so valuable. Don't ever forget that.

[@heatherc2939]

Alito's sneering scoffing voice makes me sick. Blaming his wife? What a schmuck. Impeach.

[@ighdesigns]

It might have something to do with his failure at his “manly duties”?

[@MoireFly]

I doubt impeachment is feasible; the bar in the senate is just too high. Instead, dems should aim to win 2024, and then pack the court with at least 6 new justices - including with young ideologues. Two of these should explicitly and publicly (ideally during their confirmation) explicitly swear to vote contrary to specifically Alito and Thomas. We may not be able to impeach openly treasonous judges due to flaws in the constitution, but we can render them impotent. If the supreme court is packed and congress passes appropriate laws, we may also be able to criminally prosecute them, but I suspect we've got more important fish to fry at that point especially since doing so would likely be ethically dubious. And the MAGA damage runs deep; best to focus on the systemic problems rather than vengeance.

[@jamesparker1071]

​@@danaconley1123 Do you even understand the meaning of an upside down flag? You gotta get out of your Moms' basement, kid.

[@MS-ns2pj]

@@ighdesigns If that’s true, do you believe that you are involved in some way?

[@TheTruthFollows]

Funny how this story comes out now...in 2024

[@annwells6732]

So shameful, a crooked Supreme Court! Alito, Thomas and a weak Robert must go.

[@LolaLaRue-sq6jm]

EVERY Republican is a FASCIST now. ALL OF THEM.

[@antimediaman9354]

They are going nowhere at the will of the Democrats. Keep dreaming. Get your girly mag out lol

[@jaythenihilist4689]

How does it feel knowing that democrats have exhausted all of their efforts to fix the election at this point and that Trump is going to win re-election?

[@windsorSJ]

I can't believe I just heard Vance, a supposedly smart guy utter the words "I don't know what he's done" but then goes on to support him.

[@kathyd9324]

Alito and Thomas should both resign or be impeached to stop the damage of the Supreme Court respectability, trust and legitimacy. Use your voice, call your Congressional representatives.

[@ngauruhoezodiac3143]

So both Alito's and Thomas's wives wear the pants do they?

[@meafordmichael]

@@ngauruhoezodiac3143 I suggest you better inform yourself on the subject matter before you post inanities (try former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman’s book “The Breach”, or former Republican strategist Rick Wilson’s book “Everything Trump Touches Dies”).

[@ngauruhoezodiac3143]

@@meafordmichael If he is a Maga republican I won't wast time on his stupid opinions.

[@meafordmichael]

@@ngauruhoezodiac3143Kinzinger is NOT a MAGA Republican; he is fighting for Democracy, which means he is fighting against Trump, which means he is an ally and should be treated as such (the enemy of my enemy is my friend) ……

[@je8784]

Allowing corrupt Republicans to appoint justices is insane.

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

Yes, and so is the Constitution of the United States, right.

[@thomascroft5076]

Conferring lifetime appointments, in any capacity, is the best way to ensure corruption.

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

@@thomascroft5076 So you are smarter than the founding fathers were? I think, not simpleton.

[@GrantSchreiber-nz5tz]

That was Democrat Chuck Schumer who fast tracked a slew of Trump judge choices so the the Democrats could concentrate on elections. Look it up. Believing there is a fundamental difference between the two parties -- that's insane.

[@iak706]

​@@JimDandy-rn4vd​ you should read john adam's thoughts on deification of the founding politicians he began to witness within his lifetime. A mainstay of traditional conservatism was an understanding of the inherent imperfection of all people and their creations. Supreme court appointments are only as good as the people that were part of the process of appointing them. Surely you are not naive to believe that court appointments have not been influenced by the same hyper partisan and self interested politics as the rest of the country. Accountability for government and powerful interests is always a good thing. Alito was appointed by W. Bush. You know the guy who lied to the american people to invade iraq. That is corruption. Thomas was appointed by h.w. bush. The guy who as vp was part of iran-contra. Before that he was involved in operation condor. That too is corruption.

[@bettyjackson5944]

Please do something to end this unethical Supreme Court.

[@garymankey6186]

I FULLY SUPPORT Jamie Raskin. He is wonderful.

[@gandalf6923]

Incredible - the man on the inside did not recuse himself or declare his conflict of interest. He sits there pushing his agenda pretending he's an impartial judge

[@pennygleeson5029]

Rubio is truly a very unintelligent person 🙄🙄

[@cldunkin8145]

He always has been--nothing new here.

[@billbernhard3582]

Rubio is a tool of the lunatic Right Wing. His arrogance and infirmity are on display as a constant. His message is always the same: take me back to 1950. Rubio must be re-educated or dismissed on principles of looting American democracy.

[@jacquelinehecht7256]

Such corrupt judges

[@JamesHarris-]

The problem is justices like Alito and Thomas seem to have reached the conclusion that they're above the law and are no longer accountable to the public. The integrity and the honor of the court seems to be on their back burners. Now it has become all about the money and the goodies.

[@user-hd8yc5lp9x]

It's so sick this treasonous traitorous behavior is even ok! This is ridiculous! These Supreme Court Justices with their wives all these twisted behaviors, and nothing that can be done, it's definitely has lost it sense of integrity! Thomas also should be recused.

[@Ejacks86]

Nothing will change until everybody stops being scared of Donald Trump and starts standing up to the orange man Child

[@dustyflats3832]

And how do we do that when the mob boss placed his decision makers in lifetime positions? The whole idea of the way the SC is chosen and monitored has revealed a huge loophole in our democracy.

[@PaulaMion]

@@dustyflats3832 We have BIDEN in office again and then HE can appoint 5 new justices to counter those TRAITORS to our Constitution already there. And.... GET TERM LIMITS!

[@lavalampluva55401]

Republicans are not afraid of him. They’re counting on TFG so they’ll have even more power. BUT if he’s a dictator, do you think he’d still want a SC?

[@m.6292]

Where are you getting everybody? No one is scerd of Cheato but his own dum maga it politicians. And the only reason they are scerd is becuz they are criminals too, and know Cheato will turn on them in a hot second to save himself.

[@patj4952]

Agree

[@purijogarcia3244]

We, the people, need more Rep Raskins in our government. 🙏🙏🏽🙏🏻

[@terryakuna66]

How and who can hold SCOTUS accountable?

[@gigantastore8013]

Alito's "partiality" is no surprise to anyone. He & Thomas need to be as far away from SCOTUS as humanly possible and maybe even jailed!

[@bluecoral3873]

they are supreme judges for life!!!!

[@namvet1968]

100%!

[@createone100]

@@bluecoral3873Horrifying.

[@user-sp7rr5yc7j]

How about judge macaren he and daughter are biden opertives they raise money for biden i dont hear u complaining about that

[@rodneyoneil-kb1xk]

@@bluecoral3873WELL,,,ONCE ,,MR SMITHS,,GET’’S HIS HANDS ON THAT,,,IT’LL BE,,,,,GAME OVER!!!

[@eldenringer6466]

J D VANCE needs to go. He is extremely dangerous as he knows hes lying and does it anyway. FASCISM IS NOT AT THE GATE...its in the HOUSE!!!

[@johngodley256]

J D VANCE, Orban is an evil autocrat, Europeans do not like him.

[@earthtaurus5515]

In the house? it's gone far deeper than that, it's already clawing deeper into the foundations of democracy in the US.

[@2fuzy]

It has been hanging out in the guest room for quite sometime and all it took was for someone to invite it to dinner

[@SA-cn4jc]

🎯💯

[@PaulaMion]

@@2fuzy T RUMP INVITES it in on a Daily Basis!

[@jinx.rhodes]

Raskin is the perennial adult in the room. Love this guy.

[@nwshirts]

Given the state of our economy owning a supreme court justice seems like the best deal in town.

[@orangeofmars2835]

Alito is not just personally insulting. He is insulting to all our Democracy stands for.

[@brothertaro2008]

Going forward, it's vital that we never allow crooks to appoint the judges again.

[@andrewordog4397]

We're not a democracy, we're a constitutional republic.

[@Sandy-du4ev]

How did we get so many people in politics who lack morals, ethics and a sense of right and wrong

[@cumingsca]

When there is no oversite, sadly, people hire likeminded people. Criminals hire criminals.

[@patj4952]

I ask myself that same question. The American people have some serious work to do to make sure there are guardrails in place to prevent these situations from every happening again.

[@user-zk3bk1wr4d]

They may have been at one time but once they saw they can get away with it they said why should I do the right thing when I can get benefits doing what I want

[@tomhooper5386]

Stupid populace is my guess

[@user-uq2jw5kw8o]

You can't help but wander!

[@Goldenchariot65]

Thank you, Rep. Raskin for your courage and wisdom on this matter.

[@spicyirwin5835]

I totally agree with Rep Raskin. Supreme Court is no longer Honorable.😢😢😢

[@bobbieminami4484]

There needs more accountability for these SC judges!

[@annakingry9157]

Any accountability at all would be an improvement.

[@fasteddie3168]

No justice or judge or their spouses should be involved in politics. That includes Thomas, Alito & Roberts.

[@maryloulindquist7453]

God bless Jamie Raskin. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@janislentz5649]

The Alitos-both the Justice and his wife-should have known their solemn obligation to not engage in any manifestation of partisan politics! No excuses. This is unacceptable and a scandal further undermining the credibility of this off-the-rails court!

[@jamesrandolph6021]

Russia is in the House and the Supreme Court. All citizens should be angry and alarmed.

[@jonboz7585]

GOP = Government Of Putin

[@rbass7674]

So, the animal that is Mrs. Alito doesn’t believe in free speech for her neighbors. Typical.

[@horacegreene4767]

If my wife put my job or standing or believe in jeopardy I would stand up and say no america must come g first I would support him being supported family comes first no ethics code sorry we had to go there chief justice think of yur legacy regardless I believe in u don't be weak

[@hapah4894]

That's why we should never have a lifetime appointment for a judge.

[@missdollydawg2615]

Raskins' face tells you what. Such clean and earnest gentlemen such as he and Whitehouse have to met this out. They must feel like their in the X-Files getting slimed. They deserve better...

[@sherryelle225]

This had nothing to do with the neighbor. It was showing support for the coup trump was attempting. Period.

[@mariesmith8454]

sherryellle, ....ongoing coup. Jan. 6 never ended, just went from external violence to internal corruption.

[@namvet1968]

You are absolutely spot on.

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

A coup 100 unarmed people a coup.

[@sandralybrand9425]

Exactly! It was just a signal to trump that they were on his side!

[@mariovillarreal8647]

It's NOT Alito's fault, he has ruled it was the fault of his wife and her " neighbor"...!! Clarence Concurs...!

[@marpro765]

Alito and Thomas must both be disbarred, impeached, thrown out of the SCOTUS, and face trials for constitutional criminality and corruption.

[@MS-ns2pj]

No, they should not.

[@calvinavu1959]

Supreme court people must be reelected every 4 years as well because they NOT God!

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

Also as traitors!!!

[@user-wz8xq6xy2i]

If I were him , I would’ve hanged myself with that inverted flag , out of Shane , not hide behind and worse still throw the wife under the bus But good to know the B & B made for each other

[@leeadickes7235]

Impeach them. That's how it's done.

[@sandiwarner6921]

Thanks for all your work Jamie

[@user-ii2vi5hw3d]

Well said Congressman Raskins👍🏽

[@Wendie-ev4qg]

Thank You Rep. Raskin. We owe you a huge Thanks for your honesty, integrity, and brilliance about our US laws and Constitution. We need more Congress members as ethical and bright as you are.

[@chucktaylor4958]

Looks like SCOTUS requires housecleaning. The question is ‘who performs the house cleaning’?

[@enjoyesk8978]

Down with MAGA!

[@FreeAmericanCats]

Yes! Down with Fascism!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙😎

[@brendansparks1511]

MAGA! Make America Gross Again.

[@BRUCE_the_MOOSE_]

At the rate the the Mango Menace is mentally deteriorating, he'll be lucky to make end of this school term let alone any presidential term.

[@fredflintstone505]

Both Alito and Thomas both need to be impeached and removed

[@ginawhiteley8834]

That's a good idea 💡!!!

[@Lynn-hl9qz]

Why can't there be a binding ethics system on the Supreme Court? On all those in Congress?

[@samdix5831]

Cliche comes to life: Absolute power ruins absolutely.

[@JO-mg6xc]

Corruption, corruption, corruption, corruption, corruption, corruption, corruption, corruption, corruption, everywhere, everywhere everywhere there is a republican

[@arthurr7866]

RepubliCONS. They are no longer Republicans. Under Trump they have morphed into the FPA a.k.a. Fascist Party of America.

[@t3nsi0n14]

you misspelled "Treason".

[@JO-mg6xc]

@@t3nsi0n14 sorry treason, treason, treason Putin’s assets

[@kingda117]

When it comes to corruption over the last 50 years, the Republicans are in a league of their own. Members of Republican administrations, compared to Democrats, provide the vast majority (98%+) of indictments, guilty pleas, and criminal convictions. By the time the dust settles, the Trump administration will have made the ratio 99% plus.

[@jaythenihilist4689]

I don't want conservative judges to be impartial. I want them to lie, cheat, steal, and basically do whatever it takes to win. You're a fool if you think YOU are any different.

[@ranrod8641]

Judging by Alito's actions and yes, pun intended, we know whose back pocket he's in.

[@pamelakelley-hj3wi]

All federal employees should be under the same standard of Conduct and Ethics that all regular employees must adhere to this is a disgrace!!

[@sempersodalis6093]

Definitely term limits. And potential justices need to prove their impartiality before being confirmed.

[@LotsofLisa]

You wanna talk term limits, it’s not the elected that are the problem. Vote them out! It’s these lifetime appointed judges and justices that need a term limits.

[@paulettelovell4452]

The rules in the senate and house is the problem to get these people out also the electoral college is creating havoc in people’s lives where the republicans never get the majority but second place still sends them to the WH and congress

[@chaslam1945]

Absolutely agree

[@BRUCE_the_MOOSE_]

At the rate the the Mango Menace is mentally deteriorating, he'll be lucky to make end of this school term let alone any presidential term.

[@reginafetty6374]

It is also the ones voted in. McConnell has been in there for decades that has pushed for these lifetime appointees. Kentucky keeps voting him back in. Low or uneducated that vote for the letter next to their name and not pay attention to politics keep voting the same people in. Term limits on Congress would stop some of these things because the power is not as strong. I wonder why the GOP wants to get rid of mail in votes. McConnell and many others win from those counts at the end of mail in votes.

[@user-uq2jw5kw8o]

That's for sure! I've been forever saying that the 'Courts' need a good revamping!

[@donnaprince9109]

Ridiculous excuse. Alito knew exactly what he was doing. Time for Alito snd Thomas to go. Flag was up for 4 days. It was an election result protest.

[@billbernhard3582]

Letting Alito slide is the same as approving of his ignorance - in the SCOTUS !

[@2thRiteFREESPEEisAVirtueSignal]

@donnaprince9109 I wonder what the con servative DAFLAG!!✊🏻 virtue signalers have to say about this. Lemme guess. 🦗🦗

[@namvet1968]

As a veteran, Alito's upside down flag is a disgrace. He's saying the election was rigged against Donnie. That upside down flag represents "extreme danger" because Donnie's coup did not succeed. POS coward, traitor.

[@Codebluems]

Why? Because Democrats need you to believe that rhetoric so they can keep you under their power and control?

[@JimDandy-rn4vd]

It has been a widely recognized symbol of distress since the nation's founding, when sailors turned the American flag upside down to signal that their ships were sinking It doesn't mean you agree with Jan 6, so try telling the truth sometime instead, for spending your propaganda.

[@roxanntrudelle6278]

The justice system should have an investigation on the wright to question for the money gifts that they receive without declaring them and pay taxes on them.

[@sandrarabey5350]

Love to hear you Raskin. You know so much and the truth of any matter. Dump Trump.