'First he accepted lavish gifts from billionaires and failed to disclose them. Then he gave a buddy-buddy interview to one of the case’s anti-wealth tax lawyers. Enough.'
"Mr. Rivkin's access to Justice Alito and efforts to help Justice Alito air his personal grievances could cast doubt on Justice Alito's ability to fairly discharge his duties in a case in which Mr. Rivkin represents one of the parties," the senators wrote."Recusal in these matters is the only reasonable way for Justice Alito to prevent further damage to public confidence in the court.
It is unlikely that Roberts or Alito will agree to the lawmakers' demands, given that both justices have"This episode again illustrates why legislation establishing stronger, enforceable ethics standards for the court is of paramount importance," the senators' letter concludes."The court is mired in an ethical crisis of its own making, yet its only response has been a weak statement on ethics that Justice Alito has apparently ignored.
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