If rules for Supreme Court Justices are understood as not binding, it compromises the idea that no officials are above the law, JeannieSGersen writes.
Roberts has held to his line since the Thomas revelations. Last month, he declined, in writing, an invitation to testify at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Supreme Court Ethics Reform,” citing “the importance of preserving judicial independence.” He attached a statement, signed by all nine Justices, reciting the ethical principles that they “voluntarily” follow—a rare show of unanimity on this Court.
Thomas was born into poverty, and has spent nearly all his career in government jobs. In 2001, the earliest year for which records are available, a majority of the Justices reported assets in the millions to the tens of millions of dollars; he reported assets of hundreds of thousands. According to Bloomberg, more recent financial disclosures have indicated that at least six Justices are multimillionaires, with Roberts the wealthiest.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
California law on the humane raising of pigs survives Supreme Court challengeProposition 12 would require sows to be kept in enclosures that are at least 24 square feet in size, which industry groups say would impose significant burdens on many pig farmers.
Baca lebih lajut »
False leftist attacks on Justice Thomas are part of pressure campaign to undermine Supreme CourtManufactured leftist attacks on Justice Thomas are part of pressure campaign to undermine Supreme Court. But they won’t stand up against his moral integrity.
Baca lebih lajut »
How Biden Can Use Supreme Court Precedent to Win the Debt Ceiling FightThe Supreme Court itself has said that this specific form of coercion is unconstitutional.
Baca lebih lajut »
Illinois Supreme Court considers whether a fetus can be a murder victimIn 2007, Reginald Lane shot and killed Jwonda Thurston, his pregnant girlfriend. For the murder, he was sentenced to life in prison, following state statute for someone who is found guilty of killing 'more than one victim.'
Baca lebih lajut »
Supreme Court supports California law to provide pigs with more roomAnimal rights advocates were pleased by the outcome, but not all were happy about the resolution.
Baca lebih lajut »
In new Supreme Court decision, abortion lurks just below the surfaceA ruling on a California animal welfare law could embolden states seeking to regulate abortion across state lines.
Baca lebih lajut »