“Gorsuch’s failure to disclose has been defended on the grounds that the justice was not friends with the purchaser of his land, whereas Thomas’ failure to disclose Crow’s gifts has been defended on the grounds that the justice was close friends with him. Which ‘friend’ rule wins? Who can possibly know.”

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John Roberts Is Acting Like Justices Are Kings

Scandals from Gorsuch to Thomas are adding up. The public is clamoring for accountability. But John Roberts is unmoved.

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