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This is the Clarence Thomas - Ethics Concerns | Left Bias narrative, driven by 21 sources in U.S. Media, amplifying 30 narrative items.
This brief covers discussions on recent legal rulings, controversies involving Justice Clarence Thomas and Crystal Clanton, calls for recusal, ethical implications, and investigations into Leonard Leo's involvement with the Supreme Court.
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Violation of Department Policy
The men learned Clark had violated department policy by speaking with Trump, but the issue was resolved with Clark accepting their explanation.
Legal battle over presidential immunity
Trump's claim of absolute immunity from criminal charges as a former president
Refusal to Comply with Subpoena
Conservative leader Leonard Leo's attorney states Leo will not comply with subpoena from Democrat Senate Judiciary Committee, deeming it unlawful and politically motivated.
Legal consequences for John Eastman's unethical actions in attempting to overturn the 2020 election
A judge recommends disbarment for John Eastman in California due to his serious ethical violations in trying to overturn the 2020 election for Trump.
Nonpartisan News Organization
The Colorado Sun emphasizes nonpartisanship and separates opinions from news reporting.
Youngkin Vetoes Anti-Gun Bills
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed 30 anti-gun bills to protect the gun rights of law-abiding citizens and prevent empowering criminals.
Common Dreams
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Raw Story
10% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
AlterNet
7% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Slate
7% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Wonkette
7% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Law Crime Network
7% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
CBS News
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Denver Post
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The Daily Beast
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Rewire News Group
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Florida Supreme Court rulings
Recent rulings from the Florida Supreme Court on abortion rights and legalizing marijuana.
South Carolina redistricting case
The South Carolina redistricting case stuck between draft opinions at the Supreme Court.
Crystal Clanton controversy
Discussion on Crystal Clanton's clerkship journey, ties to Justice Clarence Thomas, and ethical implications of her actions.
MoveOn petition
Petition demanding Justice Clarence Thomas recuse himself from cases related to the January 6, 2021 insurrection.
Snyder v. U.S. case
Case about bribery and official actions where Justice Clarence Thomas was not present.
Fani Willis Misconduct Verdict
Verdict renewing calls for Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from cases involving his wife Ginni Thomas.
Subpoena to Leonard Leo
Subpoena issued to Leonard Leo by Senate Democrats seeking documents on ethics practices at the Supreme Court.
Dahlia Lithwick
Dahlia Lithwick is a journalist who discusses recent legal rulings on abortion rights and legalizing marijuana.
Mark Joseph Stern
Mark Joseph Stern is a journalist who discusses recent legal rulings on abortion rights and legalizing marijuana.
Crystal Clanton
Crystal Clanton is a rising star in the conservative movement accused of extreme racism, with ties to Justice Clarence Thomas.
Clarence Thomas
Clarence Thomas is a U.S. Supreme Court Justice who has faced calls for recusal in cases involving his wife and controversial law clerk, Crystal Clanton.
Leonard Leo
Leonard Leo is the co-chairman of the conservative Federalist Society and has played a major role in pushing the U.S. Supreme Court to the far right.
John Eastman
John Eastman is a former Trump lawyer who faced disciplinary charges for efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
U.S. Supreme Court
The highest court in the United States where various legal cases are heard and rulings are made.
Senate Judiciary Committee
A committee in the U.S. Senate responsible for overseeing the Justice Department and federal court systems.
MoveOn
A progressive advocacy group that organized a petition for Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from certain cases.
Federalist Society
A conservative organization co-chaired by Leonard Leo, involved in pushing the U.S. Supreme Court to the right.

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Slate
slate.com
BONUS: Florida Abortions, Racial Gerrymanders, Clarence Thomas’ Clerks
Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern discuss the recent rulings from Florida Supreme Court on abortion rights and legalizing marijuana. They also discuss the South Carolina redistricting case still stuck somewhere between draft opinions at SCOTUS. They discuss the Crystal Clanton controversy: her clerking journey, her ties to Justice Clarence Thomas, and the ethical implications of all of it.
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Slate
slate.com
Clarence Thomas Hires the Luckiest Clerk in Supreme Court History
Crystal Clanton is a rising star in the conservative movement accused of extreme racism. Clanton has lined up a clerkship with the justice this fall and persuaded several high-profile jurists to vouch for her character as she rises through the ranks on the right. Clantons defenders claim she never sent racist texts, that she was framed.
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Common Dreams
commondreams.org
Petition Demanding Clarence Thomas Recuse From Trump Immunity Case Nears 200K Goal | Common Dreams
More than 165,000 people have signed a petition demanding that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recuse himself from a pending case on whether former President Donald Trump should be immune from criminal charges. The petition, organized by the progressive advocacy group MoveOn, urges Thomas to recuse from all cases related to January 6, 2021 insurrection. Oral arguments in that case are scheduled for April 25.
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Above the Law
abovethelaw.com
Clarence Thomas Mysteriously Absent From Supreme Court Session - Let The Zany Speculation Begin! - Above the Law
Clarence Thomas missed out on Snyder v. U.S., a case about whether or not its bribery to funnel payments to an official in recognition of actions a state or local official has already taken or committed to take, without any quid pro quo agreement. The Supreme Court did not respond to a request for additional information about Thomas whereabouts.
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AlterNet
alternet.org
Right-wing judicial activist Leonard Leo refusing to comply with Senate ethics subpoena
Leonard Leo has played a major role in pushing the U.S. Supreme Court to the far right. Leo has championed many of the positions taken by the Supreme Court in recent years. Senate Democrats issued a subpoena to Leo as part of an investigation of ethics-related controversies at the High Court. Leo's attorney David Rivkin sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin declaring he is "not complying" with an "unlawful and politically motivated subpoena"
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CBS News
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Leonard Leo won't comply with Senate Democrats' subpoena in Supreme Court ethics probe
Leonard Leo won't comply with a subpoena issued by Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee. The subpoena was issued to Leo by Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin on Thursday. Leo is the co-chairman of the conservative Federalist Society. The committee is looking into ethics practices at the Supreme Court. Democrats are seeking documents about gifts, trips and lodging provided to any member of the court.
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Santa Barbara Independent
independent.com
Thomas Should Recuse
Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court accept large gifts of personal property, forgiveness of loans, tuition payments, rental fee deferment, and luxury travel worth hundreds of thousands and perhaps millions of dollars. As an attorney and part time judge for over 40 years I have been a proud defender of the Constitution and advocate for the American Judicial System.
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Raw Story
rawstory.com
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Federalist Society co-chairman said the subpoena was "politically motivated" The subpoena came over four months after the committee voted along party lines to subpoena Leo and billionaire GOP donor Harlan Crow. Leo organized a luxury fishing trip to Alaska for Alito, with lodging and private jet travel paid for, in 2008.