Robert Reich

It’s not just Clarence Thomas.

Neil Gorsuch sold a massive property to the head of a law firm that argues cases before the Court.

It was bought just nine days after Gorsuch was confirmed by the Senate. The buyer was never disclosed.

This is why SCOTUS needs a code of ethics.

Apr 28, 2023 at 4:48pmWeb
Show threadRobert ReichApr 28, 2023
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/25/neil-gorsuch-colorado-property-sale-00093579
Law firm head bought Gorsuch-owned property

The Supreme Court justice did not report the identity of the purchaser, whose firm has had numerous cases before the court.

POLITICO
Show threadLOLRH1 🇺🇲🇺🇦Apr 28, 2023
@rbreich I'm sick of Supreme Court Justices doing basic corruption that would get a local Town Court Justice who hears traffic cases and small claims promptly thrown off the bench.
Show threadMNApr 28, 2023
@LOLRH1 @rbreich
Shit that would cost any low wage earner their jobs even at a lower scale
Show threadPlants For The PeopleApr 28, 2023
@rbreich wow. the blatant ethics violations and general shady-as-hell behavior from the highest court in the land is... both shocking and totally on-brand at the same time.
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Show threadKevcoolphotoJun 12, 2023
@rbreich The cat's out of the bag for the entire court. This is but one example.
Show threadBc Clarity Carlton-MartinApr 28, 2023
@rbreich El precio es bajo por el justicios
Show threadMathew SamuelApr 28, 2023
@rbreich
Honestly at this point they need to abolish that court. They are illegitimate.
Show threaddmhindleApr 28, 2023
@mathew1927 @rbreich #ninecrooks
Show threadGeorge Liquor, AmericanApr 28, 2023

@rbreich Cool how it's literally impossible to get the Supremes to admit the need for this.

The members of our highest court literally refuse to admit the BLINDINGLY goddamn obvious fact that they, same as anyone, are susceptible to bribes.

It's beneath contempt.

Show threadsOlOw-NHApr 28, 2023

@rbreich

Bought and paid for

Show threadMad Dog Ace RunApr 28, 2023
@rbreich
SCOTUS is a joke now.
Show threadKoray Karatay (MD,Scifi maker)Apr 28, 2023
@rbreich I'm poor... for a while.
Show threadExtinction (our fate)Apr 28, 2023
@rbreich That's why we need an enforcement mechanism from the executive branch as well as a strengthening of the legislative branch's impeachment powers.
Show threadLeisureguyApr 28, 2023

@rbreich What interested me is the slam John Roberts delivered to the Federal judges who are not on the Supreme Court. Roberts said that SCOTUS, unlike all other Federal courts, does not need a code of ethics but the Supreme Court judges have such high integrity.

He is clearly implying that the integrity of all other Federal judges is relatively week. That is a surprising claim, but he seems quite serious about it.

Show threadSome rights reservedApr 28, 2023
@rbreich trying to picture how to impose a code of ethics on a rogue institution that won't police itself, but would no doubt invalidate any legislative or executive action on separation of powers grounds.
Show threadJhooperApr 28, 2023
@rbreich Don't forget that Kavanaugh had a huge amount of his debt paid off as soon as he was confirmed.
Show threadJumahlApr 28, 2023
@rbreich
SCOTUS needs a review of appointments taking into account all the contradictions between hearings and being seated, a review subject to recall
Show threadJumahlApr 28, 2023
@rbreich
Show threadKris SamselApr 28, 2023
@rbreich 🔥🆘🇺🇸
Show threadJames M.Apr 28, 2023
@rbreich let's not forget that John Roberts' wife is a consultant to law firms who have cases before SCOTUS.
Show threadNicole ParsonsApr 28, 2023

@rbreich

The public corruption enabled by Citizens United needs an entire legislative agenda to counteract Republican billionaire donors who fund fascism.

Biden enacted a multi-lateral tax treaty to address corporations who shop for tax evasion havens. Build on that.

Pass Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's DISCLOSE Act.

American democracy is under attack by a sanctions-busting oil industry and their money laundering financiers.

Show threadSecret SquirrelApr 28, 2023
@rbreich SCOTUS nominees need to have a very thorough background investigation done. Yes, there needs to be a solid (and enforceable) code of ethics, but all the sketchy connections and double dealing needs to be public during the confirmation phase.
Show threadGingerApr 28, 2023
@rbreich and then Kavanaugh’s debts
Show threadSMHApr 28, 2023
@rbreich https://www.businessinsider.com/jane-roberts-chief-justice-wife-10-million-commissions-2023-4
Jane Roberts, who is married to Chief Justice John Roberts, made $10.3 million in commissions from elite law firms, whistleblower documents show

New documents reveal Jane Roberts made $10.3 million from elite firms, raising questions about the Supreme Court justices' conflicts of interest.

Business Insider
Show threadGretchen AndersonApr 28, 2023
this week’s 5-4 Podcast has a great dive into Thomas’ corruption if you need to catch up on what @rbreich is talking about here
Show threadPamBergApr 28, 2023
@rbreich -They think they, too, are above any laws in this country. Roberts is a freaken coward and traitor to his oath
Show threadRichservo Apr 29, 2023
@rbreich how does one sell something that should clearly trigger a massive tax event anonymously?
Show threadSaftyKumaApr 29, 2023

@rbreich

That's why rulings from the Roberts court should be disregarded. It has no moral authority.

Show threadAaron KingApr 29, 2023

@rbreich The justices are special people. They are sworn in on a holy book by an old wizard in a cloak. That ceremony gives them special powers above all corruption. They will forever be above the law.

See how stupid that sounds. They just lucked into a cool job. They should be expected to do that job and not sell out.

Show threadLeroy Sibole *Apr 29, 2023
@rbreich There are laws that say bribery is bad, and a crime. It's that simple from here.