Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, testifying before House lawmakers, detailed how an increase in threats against her and her family has impacted their personal lives, citing the necessity of bringing a bulletproof vest home. Both Barrett and Justice Elena Kagan advocated for enhanced security, highlighting the growing dangers faced by judges nationwide. The Court’s budget request includes a significant portion for expanding personal protection for justices, along with calls for greater transparency and an enforceable code of ethics amidst scrutiny over financial disclosures.
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A recent poll indicates a majority of Americans disapprove of the Supreme Court following a term marked by rulings that eroded civil rights and expanded presidential powers. Liberal justices maintained positive favorability ratings, while all conservative justices received net negative ratings, with Ketanji Brown Jackson being the most favored. In response to these concerns, Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at increasing judicial ethics, transparency, and potentially limiting justice tenures.
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The idea that four Supreme Court justices should face impeachment over the issue of birthright citizenship is a deeply contentious one, rooted in a strong interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment. At the heart of this argument is the belief that the Constitution unequivocally states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” The very notion that the Court might have been a single vote away from overturning such a fundamental right, a right seemingly guaranteed by the nation’s highest law, is seen as profoundly alarming by proponents of impeachment.… Continue reading
A House Democrat has introduced an impeachment resolution against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, citing allegations of the Court acting as a political instrument, enabling partisan gerrymandering, and favoring wealthy interests. This long-shot effort, lacking co-sponsors and unlikely to advance in the Republican-controlled House, reflects significant Democratic frustration with the Court’s conservative majority and recent landmark decisions. The resolution’s introduction highlights the growing political divide surrounding the judiciary and renewed calls for ethics and accountability reforms.
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Congressman Steve Cohen has introduced six Articles of Impeachment against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, alleging violations of the Constitution and his oaths of office. The articles accuse Roberts of leading the Court to become a partisan force, systematically favoring the powerful and wealthy over the populace, and exempting the President from criminal liability. Furthermore, the articles cite the Court’s arbitrary rulings and Roberts’s failure to fully report assets and recuse himself from cases involving potential conflicts of interest, particularly concerning his spouse’s employment.
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch’s recent book tour, targeting right-wing media outlets and presidential libraries, aimed to reinforce conservative trust in the judiciary and America’s founding ideals. However, his emphasis on the United States as a “creedal nation” rather than a “Christian nation” has drawn sharp criticism from within the very movement that supported his appointment. This backlash, particularly concerning his remarks on citizenship, highlights a growing faction on the right that views traditional constitutionalism and civic nationalism as insufficient for contemporary populist goals, even suggesting a betrayal of conservative principles. The controversy underscores a widening chasm between Gorsuch’s vision of American identity and the increasingly ethnically-defined nationalism espoused by certain segments of the conservative movement.
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This article posits that Justice Clarence Thomas is now considered the worst justice on the Supreme Court, surpassing even Samuel Alito. Thomas’s recent public address, where he inaccurately linked progressivism to historical atrocities like Nazism and communism, is cited as a key example of his “intellectually dishonest ideologue” stance. The author contrasts this view with the historical reality of the Progressive Era, which is credited with saving American capitalism and preventing fascism through crucial reforms. Furthermore, Thomas’s alleged disregard for judicial ethics, particularly his failure to recuse himself from cases related to the 2020 election despite his wife’s involvement, is presented as further evidence of his problematic tenure.
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US Senate hopeful Graham Platner advocates for Democrats to “deal with” the Supreme Court if they regain power, suggesting oversight and potential impeachments to remove justices. He believes holding Supreme Court justices to the same ethical standards as federal judges could lead to the impeachment and removal of at least two. Platner also proposes expanding the Supreme Court’s size when a Democrat is in the White House, emphasizing the need for senators willing to wield such power.
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There is a “compelling case” for the impeachment and removal of at least two Supreme Court justices, according to Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. Platner stated that if Supreme Court justices were held to the same ethical standards as federal judges, this action would be warranted. He emphasized that electing senators willing to utilize such power is crucial for exercising ethics oversight over the court. This sentiment comes amid historically low public trust in the Supreme Court.
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The Judicial Conference refused to refer Justice Clarence Thomas to the Department of Justice for investigation despite his failure to disclose lavish gifts and travel, citing jurisdictional concerns and claiming his amended disclosures addressed the issues. This decision effectively guts the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, which explicitly grants the Conference this referral power, leaving Thomas without accountability for his actions. The Conference’s assertion that Thomas is now compliant is contradicted by evidence showing continued omissions in his disclosures. This lack of accountability highlights the judiciary’s inability to police itself and foreshadows a likely lack of investigation by the incoming Trump administration, solidifying a system where powerful figures face no repercussions for ethical violations.
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