Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has introduced articles of impeachment against conservative Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas. The New York congresswoman is accusing them of what she calls “unchecked corruption” for refusing to recuse themselves from certain cases, like the recent decision to grant former President Donald Trump immunity, and improperly failing to disclose gifts from wealthy donors.
The resolutions highlight that both justices allegedly received lavish gifts from benefactors involved in or connected to cases before the Supreme Court. The articles against Thomas include an additional charge of refusing to recuse himself from matters involving his spouse’s financial interests.
The articles of impeachment are co-sponsored by progressive Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y.
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Thomas’ attorney previously stated that the justice has “always strived for full transparency and adherence to the law” and has “never accepted a gift from anyone with business before the Court.” Alito’s representatives have also rebutted allegations of financial conflicts of interest.
However, it is unlikely the justices will be impeached. A majority vote of 218 is required for the House to adopt the articles. Currently, Republicans hold 219 seats and Democrats hold 213, making the effort a long-shot.
