Senate Democrats sent a letter to Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Monday demanding he investigates Justice Clarence Thomas’ undisclosed travel with a GOP mega-donor.
The 11 Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee warned they’ll hold a hearing in the coming days over adopting a Code of Conduct for the high court, but urged Justice Roberts to do so without the threat of legislation.
Justice Thomas was forced to defend his more than 25-year relationship with Mr. Crow last week, saying he is one of his “dearest friends” and that the Court signed off on their families’ vacations together. “I have endeavored to follow that counsel throughout my tenure, and have always sought to comply with the disclosure guidelines. These guidelines are now being changed, as the committee of the Judicial Conference responsible for financial disclosure for the entire federal judiciary just this past month announced new guidance. And, it is, of course, my intent to follow this guidance in the future,” he wrote.
The allegations prompted liberals to issue renewed calls for Justice Thomas to resign. He has been a top target of the left since his confirmation hearings in 1991.
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