A Mistake In The Early 1970s Still Haunts Supreme Court Ethics

Michael Bobelian / Made by History, Time
Wed, 06/26/2024 - 6:00am

The fury among liberals over news of an upside-down flag — a “Stop the Steal” symbol — flying in Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s yard was the just latest in a constant barrage of ethical controversies tied to the Court. Over the past year, news outlets have uncovered extravagant trips and gifts Justices Alito and Clarence Thomas received from wealthy benefactors, often without disclosing them as required by federal law.

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