On July 10, 2024, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) introduced articles of impeachment against United States Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. The impeachment articles accuse the justices of failing to disclose gifts they received while serving on the court and refusing to recuse themselves from cases in which they have financial and personal entanglements.
Reasons for Impeachment
According to Ocasio-Cortez, the justices’ actions constitute a grave threat to American democracy and the rule of law. She claims that their failure to disclose gifts and refusal to recuse themselves from conflicted cases is a clear violation of the law and a breach of their ethical duties as judges.
Background
This move by Ocasio-Cortez is seen as a messaging move, as the articles of impeachment are unlikely to pass in the GOP-controlled House. However, it is an attempt to highlight the perceived corruption and lack of transparency within the Supreme Court.
Timeline
July 10, 2024: Ocasio-Cortez introduces articles of impeachment against Justices Thomas and Alito.
July 11, 2024: The news of the impeachment articles spreads, sparking debate and discussion about the role of the Supreme Court and the accountability of its justices.
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