Summary
The U.S. Judicial Conference announced it will not refer ethics allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Justice Department.
The allegations involve undisclosed luxury trips funded by wealthy friends, which Thomas claims were exempt from disclosure due to personal ties.
Thomas agreed to updated reporting requirements on trips and gifts, addressing concerns about undisclosed luxury trips funded by wealthy benefactors.
Critics argue the decision underscores the need for Congress to establish mechanisms to enforce ethical standards for Supreme Court justices.
It’s not like Trump’s Justice Department would have done anything with it anyway…
Probably not, but he’d have an opportunity to replace him with someone at least as bad. So, you never know.