John, if Clarence Thomas had his way, we never would have found out about his shady real estate deals or luxury trips.
Thomas believes political spending should be anonymous. Over and over and over, he’s ruled against donor disclosure, and he has also repeatedly ruled against having any contribution limits at all.
Thomas believes money belongs in politics, without limits. And as CREW just argued in a new analysis, he's been making decisions that benefit already powerful donors like Harlan Crow, whether or not Crow actually had business before the court.
Thomas’s actions and rulings show his evident disdain for democracy, accountability and judicial ethics. He stands against everything CREW is fighting for.
That’s why yesterday, we were at the Capitol calling for Supreme Court ethics reform — because a court that can be bought is as good as no court at all.
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The nine Supreme Court justices serve on the highest court in our country. They should set the standard for ethics, but instead they have the lowest ethical standards.
If Thomas is not held accountable for his refusal to disclose these gifts, it will erode the Supreme Court’s institutional legitimacy even further. The need for action is urgent.
In our testimony, CREW recommended the Congress create the position of inspector general for the Judiciary. That would be one concrete step toward a more ethical and accountable Supreme Court.
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Thank you,
Noah Bookbinder
President
CREW
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