Clarence Thomas Thanks Ted Cruz for Defending Him Against Ethics Complaints
· World · The Independent, Bloomberg
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas thanked Senator Ted Cruz and other Republican lawmakers for defending him against ethics complaints. The complaints followed reports that Thomas received undisclosed gifts, including luxury travel and private flights, from billionaire donor Harlan Crow. During a podcast interview, Thomas described Cruz as someone who stands up for him when he is under attack. The Supreme Court subsequently adopted its first code of ethics in 2023, though critics noted the rules lack clear enforcement mechanisms.
Why it matters
The exchange underscores the ongoing political debate regarding judicial ethics and the accountability of Supreme Court justices in the US.
Read the original report — The Independent
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