Hi,

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was just spotted at a party hosted
by Matt Schlapp, the right-wing leader of the Conservative Political
Action committee and one of the most shameless election deniers in the
country.^1

Also at the party were notorious former Trump officials and white
supremacists Stephen Miller and Sebastian Gorka, along with MAGA
congressman and accused sex trafficker Matt Gaetz.

The guest list for this party was a who’s who of white supremacists,
neo-Nazis, and conservative activists — including some with cases pending
before the Supreme Court.

The federal judicial code of ethics prohibits the fraternizing of judges
with parties who have matters before them. But this didn’t stop Kavanaugh,
because the judicial code of ethics doesn't apply to the Supreme Court.

[ [link removed] ]Enough is enough. We can’t let the Supreme Court police itself. Will
you donate today to Demand Progress Action and help urge Congress pass
ethical standards for the highest court in the land and push for other
reforms?

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The Supreme Court has become the federal government’s most powerful body
of lawmakers, overturning Roe v. Wade, gutting local gun laws, unleashing
unlimited corporate money in politics, and more.

The nine justices are appointed for life, and despite their virtually
unchecked power, there are no rules regarding when they must recuse
themselves or even reveal potential conflicts of interest.^2

Time and again, they’ve proven that they can’t be trusted to police
themselves, and Kavanaugh’s appearance at the Schlapps’ holiday party is
just the latest example.

We know from New York Times reporting that this isn’t just about old
friends hanging out who happen to share political perspectives: Activist
groups and justices alike knowingly exploit the lack of clear ethics
rules.^3

The bottom line: The Supreme Court is supposed to be impartial and above
influence from special interests. But today’s justices look increasingly
poised to throw that tenet out the window.

[ [link removed] ]That’s why we are urgently writing to you today to ask you to make a
$10 donation and help power our work, including urging
Congress to pass the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal and Transparency Act.

With gratitude for all you do,

Tihi and the team at Demand Progress Action

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Sources:
1. Bloomberg Law, "Kavanaugh Holiday Party Appearance Raises Ethics
Questions (1)," [ [link removed] ]December 12, 2022.
2. Brennan Center for Justice, "Brennan Center Urges Supreme Court
Justices to Adopt a Code of Ethics," [ [link removed] ]September 24, 2019.
3. The New York Times, "Former Anti-Abortion Leader Alleges Another
Supreme Court Breach," [ [link removed] ]November 19, 2022.
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