Tag: Conflict of interest
Investigation Urged for Justice Thomas Over Travel and Gifts
Two Democratic senators, Sheldon Whitehouse and Ron Wyden, have urged the Justice Department to investigate Justice Clarence Thomas for potential violations of federal ethics and tax laws. They sent a letter to Attorney General...
Trump seeks recusal of judge in New York civil fraud case
Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump have taken action in his New York civil fraud case by filing a motion requesting that the judge step down due to alleged inappropriate communications. In the motion...
Clarence Thomas’ Undisclosed Trips with Harlan Crow Raise Ethics Concerns
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing scrutiny for failing to disclose three trips paid for by GOP mega-donor Harlan Crow, as reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. The undisclosed trips include...
Obscure court system doles out billions in public money to private interests
ISDS Courts Award Billions in Public Money to Private InterestsA facility for building the Keystone Pipeline in Nebraska from 2015. ZumaMore than $100 billion of public funds have been granted to private investors through...