Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is partnering with Democratic lawmakers to introduce the High Court Gift Ban Act, which seeks to restrict Supreme Court justices from accepting gifts valued over $50, thus aligning their ethical standards with those of Congress and other federal officials. This renewed effort addresses concerns over ethical practices at the Supreme Court, particularly regarding the influence of wealthy benefactors on judicial decisions. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the aim of the legislation is to eliminate "dark money" from the highest judicial body in the U.S. and 'restore public trust in the legal system'.
The proposed law would impose strict limits on gifts, specifically prohibiting justices from receiving any single gift over $50 and capping total annual gifts from the same source at $100. It also seeks to regulate hospitality that includes excessive luxury travel, a notable gap in current regulations.
Supporters of the ban (including me, unbelievably) argue it is essential for 'maintaining the integrity of the judiciary', especially in light of reports detailing expansive gifts received by justices, including Justice Clarence Thomas, who is reported to have accepted over $4.2 million in benefits.
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I didn't know they were getting paid trips until a couple months ago. Why wasn't this always so? If that dirtbag Roberts had any integrity he would have stopped it himself. NO KINGS< RIGHT!
ReplyDeleteBut accepting campaign donations from AIPAC and serving their interests over those of the US is still perfectly acceptable...right???
ReplyDeleteBut will congress do the same to themselves.(Sarc, coffee spewing out of nose , are you farking crazy? )
ReplyDeleteNow apply it to members of Congress.
ReplyDeleteGoose Sauce = Gander Sauce
Is she gonna let them in on the insider trading info like congress has?
ReplyDeleteFucking hypocrite mule faced bitch!
Let's do the SAME for Congress and other "judges"! Oh, an NO EXCEPTIONS for $35,000 Galas or $20,000 gowns or $2,000 MAKEUP sessions! And for sure no contracts with boyfriends for "protection"!
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