AOC introduces articles of impeachment against Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito
SUMMARY
Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, claiming concerns over their alleged financial entanglements and lack of recusal in significant court cases. Ocasio-Cortez's move follows calls from Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Ron Wyden for a special counsel to investigate potential violations of federal ethics and tax laws by Thomas. In a statement, Ocasio-Cortez said, “Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito’s pattern of refusal to recuse from consequential matters... constitute a grave threat to American rule of law, the integrity of our democracy.” The impeachment effort, co-sponsored by seven other Democratic House members, will face an uphill battle in the Republican-controlled chamber.
