Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was spotted at a holiday party hosted by extreme right-wing conservative leader Matt Schlapp.

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.

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.

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

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

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