Federal courts won't refer US Supreme Court justice Thomas to attorney general over ethics
- The federal courts will not refer allegations against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Justice Department, as stated by the judiciary's policymaking body on Thursday.
- Clarence Thomas claimed he was not required to disclose trips paid for by wealthy benefactors, citing close personal friendships, including with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow.
- The Supreme Court established its first code of ethics in 2023, but it lacks enforcement mechanisms, according to the report.
- U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad noted that a criminal referral for a Supreme Court Justice may not be legally permissible.
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