In 2023 Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch were criticized after news articles revealed they had personal financial transactions with people who had interest in court decisions. Politico reported that Justice Gorsuch sold a vacation property to the CEO of a prominent law firm which often brings cases before the court. ProPublica that a Texas oil executive had purchased multiple properties from Justice Thomas which the justice did not disclose. The Supreme Court sets its own ethics rules and leaves justices to make their own decisions about when and how to report outside gifts and income.
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Yes, but only if the people have a vested interest in a case they are currently reviewing or going to review in the future
Yes. If it is determined a Supreme Court Justice has been involved in such transactions their seat at the Supreme Court should be revoked immediately.
They should be able to make those transactions but should be required to recuse themselves if they have a pre-existing relationship or financial interest in a case.
Hard to say really I do not know
@9VZHM9QPeace and Freedom 11mos11MO
Everyone is entitled to their own personal life, and people are in charge of their own financial decisions.
@7WDP6PTIndependent 2yrs2Y
Yes this is coming from an undemocratic court that has to be non partisan and hold up the ideals of equal justice under the law no be bought like their votes are for sale
Yes, and mandate a full audit of all transactions made by SCOTUS Justices on an annual basis, publish the results publicly.
No because if you arent part of the court why pay for it
Yes, this is a possible route for bribery
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