Sen. Whitehouse Lodges Ethics Complaint Against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2023
- September 5 | Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joins MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell. On Monday, Whitehouse wrote a letter Chief Justice John Roberts to lodge an ethics complaint against Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for violating several canons of judicial ethics.
Whitehouse’s formal complaint follows revelations that Justice Alito accepted but did not disclose gifts of luxury travel and exclusive lodging from right-wing billionaires, one with business before the Court. Justice Alito then made public comments opining on the constitutionality of Whitehouse’s Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency legislation to reform the Court’s lax ethics regime, which passed the Senate Judiciary Committee in July. Justice Alito’s comments also implicated ongoing Senate investigations into Justice Alito’s undisclosed gifts.
These Justices have forgotten that they're employees. Not Queens and Kings.
We thank Senator Whitehouse for working on behalf of America's best interest
It's what happens when they've been handed a lifelong position which is almost impossible to impunity without any responsibility to the truth (see Thomas revisions).
I thought we had a revolution to get rid of royalty
More like the high priesthood of the "Christian" caliphate they desire. This group clearly seeks to merge church and state in an authoritarian way subverting "we the people's" stake in this.
One thing these "Justices" have *not* forgotten is that they - themselves - LEGALIZED dark money bribery in their 2010 Citizens United decision. Our OWN SCOTUS is responsible for the mountains of anonymous $$$ from oligarchs, both foreign and domestic, which has infested our *entire* Federally elected government and they are *also* responsible for the fact that it only took six years to produce tRump. Fascism never sleeps.
These judges really think they are at an "all you can eat buffet"... disgusting
Love both you Mr. Lawrence and Senator Whitehouse. Without you our country would be in far greater danger than it is already in.
So true. I wholeheartedly agree. I love The Last Word.
Beware Lawrence is reporting according to the desires of advertisers, just think of the commercials you like least. For me it is the drug commercials, who wants "explosive diarrhea" as a side affect? Know this as you listen 70% of MSNBC advertising revenue is big pharma. Hence the silencing of Kennedy, West, Williamson.
Both of these gentlemen are precious assets to our DEMOCRATIC republic. 😊
Ok, IF you CAN elucidate the differences between a 'democracy' and a 'republic', lucidly, this chat will continue.
@@michaelmccoy1794
I thank you Senator Whitehouse for your hard work and devotion to fairness and justice in ethics
Senator Whitehouse stands out above so many of the others. Thank you!
He needs to run for president. Wouldn't it be a hoot to see him debate trump.
The 99% needs more politicians like Sheldon Whitehouse.
Agree
And we need to be blaring that we’re FED UP!
Excellent. An issue that has to be addressed. Whitehouse is the only Senator who had the spine to do it. Thank you.
Yet you ignore the fact they discuss things amongst themselves as they move forward. He didn't do it in any void others were involved
@@darkquintet1047 I'm a Democrat. Facts and data is how we roll.
Elena Kagan has also opined about congresses ability to regulate the SCOTUS, where is the ethics complaint from Whitehouse?@@politicsbtch
@@laynelajoy2936 Ethics rules apply to the liberal Judges as well. Accountability to all.
WE LOVE SEN. WHITEHOUSE. HE'S BRILLIANT AND ETHICAL AND NEED HIM FOR PRESIDENT!
Sen. Whitehouse is the BEST!!
He needs a fan club. He’s so hard working and smart
He's the only human being up there.
The SC needs to be revamped. Ethics should be held in high regard. No hint of corruption should be allowed. Get rid of Roberts, Alito, Thomas & Kavanaugh for being smug.
I hate to bring politics into this but (and I agree with you) something about the conservative mindset brings with it the tendency to be a sleazy grifter. Why is that? And to be clear, if a liberal justice didn't have their i's dotted and t's crossed we'd damn sure be quick to call them out.
You don’t mean smug, you should have said “corrupt”.
Supreme Court must have a STRONG CODE OF ETHICS!
NOW!!!!
No! For being liars and hypocrites, and for disregarding all rules of ethics
How on earth Alito and Thomas could be selected to the Supreme Court to decide on national issues? The are a shame and embarrassment to the nations. I am appalled!
Bought and paid for
I agree with you
Million of dollars changed hand to get thomas on the court. Follow the money!!
Keep up the good fight Senator Whitehouse.
So glad we have Senator Whitehouse in DC - one of the very few legislators with actual integrity!
Not now with the Dems.
@@gaypatterson4446 ???
@@gaypatterson4446HAha - what a joke, you are a joke!
@vicw9223 - There are lots of trustworthy politicians in office - the Democratic Party is stuffed with them.
We are in trouble... No office/persons not be held accountable
.. "absolute power corrupts absolutely"!
The “Sophistication” of these Supreme Court Justice’s “Ignorance” is Shocking.
Thank heavens for Senator Whitehouse! He works hard to safeguard our democracy.
Thomas is a disgrace, let's take a look behind the bar at all "supremes". Thank you Sen. Whitehouse for having courage.
Totally agree, usually where there's smoke there's fire so apply the ethics across the board. I believe someone must have shared this type of behavior as a way to receive perks and everyone else does it so you will be fine. My concern is that the highest bids are ruled in favor of the case. We sequester jurors to get a fair trial, we ask them to avoid outside influence
Shouldn't we expect the same from SC, so they don't appear compromised?
It brings some comfort knowing we have people like Sen. Whitehouse fighting for our nation.
SOME, but there are way TOO MANY who are NOT "fighting for our nation". #termlimits for ALL.
Sure does!
Patriot, and just a good man. Thank you, Mr Whitehouse. Old school 🤠
Yea, but it looks like that he stands pretty alone.
@@elkegreiser1799 it looks like that now, but it's a start. If what we want are good, intelligent men and women in our House and Senate then we've got to start by voting them into office. We stop voting for people that are looking for ways to get back at their perceived enemies. That's not how to run a country. Especially not a great country. Our representatives are our voice and I don't believe the majority of us want to waste time with a rep that wants to spend their time in office fighting for their personal vendettas.
Thank you Senator Whitehouse. Accountability. Ethics.
Thank you, Senator Whitehouse. I’m just one of millions who hold you in the highest regard for your love of justice. Your action will only grow in importance as GOP watches the American electorate spurn them utterly.
The Senate confirms the supreme Court. Why shouldn't they have a method to keep them in check, in their questionable ethics?
It’s called impeachment
@@robinleebraun7739 You can't impeach if there are no standard ethics they must follow!
Currently they need only lie during the confirmation and then they get to hang their thang out for the rest of their lives.
Excellent point, @mkelpie.
It would certainly be better than the current system which allows Thomas et al to run wild. The potential problem would be that often senate seats can be gained by massive funding of campaigns and in the case of a MAGA Senate bought by Leo's billionaires it would just enforce it's own corruption. Remember how these corrupt justices got their in the first place.
Something seriously needs to be done. We can't have lifelong justices sitting there based on network of corrupt interests. I look to Senator Whitehouse for solutions. Greater Senate oversight of SC might help as at least Senators would be _somewhat_ held to account by the electorate if they fail to remove a corrupt justice. It doesn't stop MAGA following republican politicians making awful self serving decisions to block progress though so another piece of the puzzle is needed.
Roberts should NOT be on the board at all.
Neither Alito in this court.
Six republican judges, 5 are corrupt on the supreme court, the sixth one hasn't been caught yet
As well as Alito and loose Cannon
I think Thomas disqualifies himself without too much digging
NEITHER SHOULD THOMAS
Thank you Mr. Whitehouse for all you do for Democracy
TrumpIs about As Far as you geT from DEMOCRACY!!!
Thank you ,Senator Whitehouse for all your work.
Senator Whitehouse is a fearless champion for the rule of law!!! Bravo!
He needs to be Biden's V.P. not Harris.
how low the bar has fallen after 😡, that following the law makes you a standout.
Handicap an investigation by billionaires and some Supreme Court Justices themselves? Is that ethical?
@@deborahciampa9285 We need Sen. Whitehouse in the White House.
@@elizabethstewart12
Senator Whitehouse would have to Want the
White House first.
He doesn’t, and probably couldn’t get as much done if he did.
Senator Whitehouse and Congressperson Jamie Raskin have earned our respect and admiration
And all the others too. Can’t remember names, there are a lot of Dems speaking out.
@@gaypatterson4446 AOC, Summer Lee, Maxwell Frost, Rashida Talib, Et al...
@@MeredithPutvinHeartfelt thanks to all of you! I can't think of a higher calling than to work at protecting democracy from the craven villains trying so hard to pull it down into the dirt. They are much like a pack of hyenas so filled with bloodlust and hate that they threaten to tear each other to pieces!
@@MeredithPutvin - The Democratic party is stuffed full of smart, ethical politicians.
Thank you, Senator Whitehouse! And Lawrence O'Donnell for presenting this news.
Go Senator Whitehouse….it’s a beginning. Some of these judges seem to think they are accountable to no one.
No man is above the law of the land. Yet, we see and hear these same men try to get away from accountability. Poo wee on these justices.
All you have to do is listen to Senator Whitehouse speak on any important topic; and you can see his authenticity.
I agree!!!😊
Hope you're subscribed to his YT. There are surprisingly few, given his high standing.
Sheldon Shithouse is a pox on the body politic.
What a wonderfully intelligent and likable man! Able to cogently discuss the most serious and complicated issues and still maintain a positive outlook and a very sharp
wit. Classy guy.
@@MrBsbotto yes, he is a true Shithouse
As if everything they've done, up till now, wasnt disgusting enough. One more finger in the eye of every American. Supreme Court definitely needs some fixin'.
Senator Whitehouse is a great man. Someday history will look back and see as much!
Thank you, Senator, for all you do!
Someone needs to put Alito in his place. He clearly thinks he's above the law.
Alito and Thomas seem to think it's just fine to accept lavish overtures. They may argue that they deserve what anyone else might recieve.
In fact, no. The highest law in the land should be served by only those who eschew what the rest of us might want. They should be ascetics who find no use for vacations or rich friends or material trappings. In essence, they should be constantly mindful and devout not much unlike a monk.
More like He IS the Law.
The Supreme Court has had omnipotent status far too long.
Hooray for Senator Whitehouse....And Thank you for your clear, ethics reminder that the Justices need to watch the violations of their codes !!! L. Martin
Thank You Senator Whitehouse. It is good to see that someone isn't afraid of the louses that threaten our way of life.
Lice
@@renzo6490I correct people that use more than three dots when they use ellipses.
Only insecure people take correction as criticism.
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@@renzo6490
"louses" sounds dirtier. In this case, let it stand, Editor.
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Congress has a duty to hold a lawless SCOTUS accountable.
Senator Whitehouse, I really admire you and your steadfast dedication to your position. You are the right man in the right job at the right time. Applause. You and Lawrence seem to understand that the public needs to know these things that had formerly been hidden. Thank you again.
Some of our supreme court justices feel they are above the law. Just this thought should be reason enough to put a check in place.
Bravo Senator Whitehouse! These SCOTUS matters are very disturbing. VIVA the Constitution.
We are with you ❤ senator Whitehouse
LOVE THIS GUY, NO NONSENSE. STRAIGHT SHOOTER.
TAKES HIS OATH AND JOB SERIOUSLY.
If you are a billionaire, not only can you buy Republican politicians, you can buy Supreme Court Justices - even if you have a case before the Court! This needs to change!
"No one is above the law."
Unless you are a Supreme Court Justice.
That's the issue, as the ultimate arbiters of law, they alone should realize they are held to a much, much higher standard. Kavanaugh should have never been confirmed and Thomas and Alito, just through the optics of receiving gifts, have damaged the prestige of the SCOTUS. Accountability is the only remedy to this and it should be swift and decisive - impeachment.
Who in the hail does Alito think he is-he isn’t!
Wow. No fear. Gotta love this Senator!!!!
THANK YOU Senator Whitehouse for your diligence and unwavering focus on the HUGE corruption going on in the Supreme Court! Don't give up. We're behind you 100%!!!
Good for you Senator Whitehouse.
Time for the Pelican Brief Purge??? ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
What Alito was saying is that the SCOTUS can do what it wants, as long as it has Republican SCOTUS backing, and there is nothing you can do about it.
Senator Whitehouse loves our Democracy and we love the Senator's work to hold SCOTUS accountable!
Thank you, Senator!!🎉
Thank God for Sen Whitehouse
Thank you, Senator Whitehouse for doing what so many of us citizens want to do as well🙌🏽👏🏽😊
Absolutely 💯
Amazing work Senator Whitehouse 🎉❤keep it coming!
Senator Whitehouse is my hero 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 Thank you!!!!!!!!
On its face, it seems unethical that the SC or any sitting judge would say that they do not have to honor any ethics whatsoever, nor can any institution in the country claim the authority to force them to do so. That there is a very real living ethical conundrum.
Corrupt, rotten, awful Value Menu Court.
Value Menu Court... 😂 You're cracking me up!
Thank you for your service.
I think though, it's dragging on and on. The Senate is responsible for confirming judges, yet they never use impeachment as a tool from their tool box.
Agree
YES!! Thank You Senator Whitehouse for fighting so hard for this cause. Alito, would say something like that. Alito is one of a few that should be impeached, and he wants to complain about a request for ethics requirements. Justices before these came in non partisan, non bias towards religion not bought by corporate greed, so we had no need for an ethics code. With these we need it. Those that arent guilty wouldnt mind it.
Senator Whitehouse, Thank you for starting to address a very overdue ethics complaint the stink coming from the Supreme Court is such that it smells clear across the world and it needs addressing accountability ⚖️ is a must. The whole Supreme Court body needs to be accountable!!!!👍⚖️⚖️
You're a real one. Presidency literally has your name all over it.
He is so much more effective where he is.🙌🏽👏🏽
Having a written Ethics Code for the scotus is an apolitical issue. Both sides should easily be able to agree that a code is needed, at least.
What good is a code that is policed by the police? The American system of Constitutional guardrails is just window dressing with no real enforcement by those who are the very ones that violate it. Hypocrisy lives at the highest levels of our government, and apparently the Constitution is only enforced on the people that vote these enablers in office! They only apply the law when it doesn’t involve them!
So Supreme Court Justices now lie in public or engage in political machinations? And which is worst?
XLNT!! 👏👏👏🔥Thank you Senator Sheldon Whitehouse!🙏
Go go go Sen Whitehouse! Skewer the audacious criminals in our compromised Supreme Ct! Hope you're able to get their greedy little fixer Len Leo too!
Enormous thanks.
Get ‘em Senator Whitehouse! And thank you!!!
Thank you for your persistence in bringing the corruption of the SCOTUS to light. Thank you for your service to Americans. Please, keep up your good work and keep making “good trouble”. 🇺🇸
What part of Checks and Balances does SCOTUS Justice Alito not understand? Those nine judges are supposed to have an impeccable understanding of the workings of our government. They also, supposedly, possess judgement skills far beyond the average person. What went wrong here? This ethics complaint must be taken seriously and acted upon.
What went wrong here is they threw money and power at them
Get them all. Enough is enough !
Whitehouse is doing his job! Thankfully
Yes!!!!
"The justices may sit while in good behavior." That is what the constitution says. I don't think the last several justice' that were confirmed have acted in good behavior. Thomas is the biggest offender of this!
Thank you Rhode Island for electing Senator Whitehouse 👏 🎉
Great job
The notion that any branch of the government can function without checks-balances from the others seems very much against the US democratic system. I am not a constitutional attorney but I am baffled by a Justice commenting in those lines.
Good for you, Senator Whitehouse. Keep doing what is ethically right. Whether Supreme Court Justice, President, or Persons with governmental positions, everyone of them swore an oath to uphold the Law. Truthfully, honestly, morally, that alone should automatically make them responsible for their actions or non actions. Therefore, if they swore those oaths before God and it was in vain, then that too should hold consequences. May God bless you, Senator Whitehouse. In this ongoing fight for Justice, may He guide you and bring you victory. You are doing an exceptional job.
I love how much the gqp respect the bible and their so called religion. They swear an oath on the bible to the constitution then proudly ignore their oat. “ I want to be just like them someday”😅😅😅😅. Hypocrisy at its finest. Disgusting, lying evangelical satanic cultists. The US Supreme Court is a joke and a laughing stock in the world
You go, Sen Whitehouse! Great job!
Thank you Senator. You are on the side of right.
I support Senator Whitehouse 1,000% in this-and most issue(s)!
You are my hero, Sen. Whitehouse....keep up the good fight!
Good work. It's dangerous having such an important part in our governance not having any checks and balances. Seems like the U S is going rogue in the extreme parts of congress , the x presidency and now the justice department. I am so glad we have an experienced person in our presidency now who cares for the country more than himself and some good people in congress. I hope we don't go over the edge into authoritarianism in all branches of government.
You mean the SCOTUS, not the Justice department. The Supreme Court is one of the three branches of the US government while the Justice Dept. Falls under the Executive branch. The Executive branch nominates individuals for Legislative approval to the court. The Legislative branch also can impeach justices.
Thank you. Senator Whitehouse!
WHERE ARE THE IRS AUDITS?
DID HE REPORT AS INCOME, LEGALLY REQUIRED.
INCOME WHATEVER ANYWHERE, WHATEVER SOURCE IS REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED.
Finally ... At least it's a start
*Senator Whitehouse for the Whitehouse*
It’s time to clean up the Supreme Court and it’s time to bring into spotlight the people who pull the strings from the dark. Thank you ProPublica for revealing Thomas Clarence and the extent of this corruption. Expel any violators of their oath to public service.
Public perception of the Supreme Court of the United States is highly critical, particularly towards certain individuals on the court. These individuals appear as imbalanced extremists who distort ethical principles. This distortion of ethics is a perversion of justice that originates from within the Supreme Court itself. As a result, there is a strong public outcry for change, accountability, honesty, and transparency to address this imbalance and degradation of the highest court in the country.
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If I had known of all the benefits of being a Supreme Court Justice I would have done everything that I could to get on that gravy train. Man, having those billionaires giving out all those expensive gifts. Sweet. No ethic code to have to follow. Or taxes on those expensive gifts. The power of the Supreme Court Justices! They will easily make laws to protect themselves to keep on being on that gravy train. (It should be obvious that I am being fallacious.)
Do u mean Facetious?
Please Can anyone give me contact info for These billionaires Like Leo I would like a super expensive lifestyle Like Clarence Has I deserve it Sorry I have nothing to give in return But u know C est La vie Thanks
More please. clone Sen Whitehouse!
Senator Whitehouse has always been our hidden secret in saving Democracy. He is so quiet and unassuming, doing the People's work without all the drama. THEN WHEN HE SPEAKS.....we know how hard he has been working, and we listen. I have longed for a Whitehouse/Raskin ticket or a Raskin/Whitehouse ticket, I'm not fussy.
I am so grateful for the work of Senator Whitehouse. If we had a legislature full of Whitehouse's, this country would not be in this mess.
Ain't that the truth!
It is so odd this concept of 'gifts'
Making good buddies with billionaires and they happily pay for incredible expensive trips. Saying "Hey Buddy, I wanna give you a present, how about I pay for your kids education. My present to you." How does all that work?
The good part is that both Alito and Thomas are on notice now. I would say Alito is panicky. Keep up the good work! 😊
Go Senator Whitehouse! Wow! A real Senator, so rare.
Investigate them BEFORE you appoint them. Actually, it only makes sense to Thoroughly vet all government employees before they're hired. ACCOUNTABILITY IS NECESSARY
There are always hearings before they get appointed to the SCOTUS bench, don’t they?
Each one of the MAGAs stated they would respect Roe v Wade.
So they were vetted.
They lied.
Love Senator WhiteHouse!❤
Again, never have so many been defended by so few, against such an implacable enemy of the world.
The most pointed representation of democratic governance in process, in Principle.
Thank you all.
i sure wish i could make up my own rules and never have to explain. what a boys club scotus is.
SCOTUS decided it was King in Marbury v Madison, and, in Jefferson's words, the Constitution has been a 'thing of wax' ever since. There have been a long string of clowns seated, but Alito and Thomas are inarguably the kings of these.
Yes Senator Whitehouse 👏 thank you
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Senator Whitehouse is right.
We may be doomed anyway.
Keep the pressure on them Sen. Whitehouse! Truth will prevail!
thank YOU Senator Sheldon Whitehouse!!! WE the PEOPLE greatly Appreciate All the work you are doing to educate US and HOLD the POWER TRIPPING Entitled Supremes Accountable. SHAME on the CONS.
Thank You Senator Whitehouse✨🇺🇸✨💙💜💚✨🌟💫⭐🌠✨
Am I the only one who hears dread pirate Roberts whenever someone says chief justice Roberts? 😂😂😂
No.
😂 Now that you mention it.....😂
You are succeeding Senator Whitehouse in making sure the Supreme Court is held to account. Love it keep going
You, Sir, are truly a champion for the People! thank you for your service ❤⚡️💙