JUSTICE THOMAS MUST GO

Justice Clarence Thomas is suspected of violating several statutes and regulations related to ethics and financial disclosures. His transgressions are far worse than Nixon's or Trump's. Here are the primary statutes and guidelines he likely has violated:

1. Ethics in Government Act of 1978

• Section 101-111: This law requires federal officials, including Supreme Court justices, to file annual financial disclosure reports. These reports must include information about income, gifts, and reimbursements, among other financial details. Justice Thomas has faced criticism for not disclosing luxury trips and gifts, which could violate this statute​ (Politico)​​ (Brennan Center for Justice)​.

2. 28 U.S.C. § 455 - Disqualification of Justice, Judge, or Magistrate Judge

• Subsection (a): Requires any justice, judge, or magistrate judge to disqualify themselves from any proceeding in which their impartiality might reasonably be questioned.
• Subsection (b)(4): Requires disqualification if the judge or their spouse has a financial interest in the subject matter in controversy or in a party to the proceeding or any other interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the proceeding.
• Thomas's failure to recuse himself in cases involving his wife's political activities or where there might be perceived conflicts of interest could violate these provisions​ (WashEx)​.

3. Judicial Conference Regulations

• Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980: This act allows for the filing of complaints against federal judges for conduct prejudicial to the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the courts. The failure to disclose gifts and potential conflicts of interest could be seen as violations of judicial conduct rules outlined by this act.

4. 5 U.S.C. § 13101 - 13107 - The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act

• This act was designed to combat insider trading and requires transparency and accountability for financial transactions by government officials. Thomas's nondisclosures and financial omissions could be scrutinized under this act.

5. 18 U.S.C. § 1001 - Statements or Entries Generally

• This statute makes it a crime to knowingly and willfully make false or fraudulent statements, conceal facts, or use false documents in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the United States. If Thomas knowingly omitted information on his financial disclosures, it violated this law.

What Can Be Done About It

1. Legislative Action:
• Enacting stronger judicial ethics laws, such as the Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act, to establish clear standards and oversight mechanisms for Supreme Court justices.
2. Judicial Review and Enforcement:
• The creation of an independent Office of the Inspector General within the judicial branch to investigate and address ethical violations.
3. Public and Political Pressure:
• Continued advocacy by watchdog organizations and public calls for transparency and accountability can lead to reforms and greater scrutiny of the justices' actions.
4. Department of Justice Involvement:
• The DOJ can enforce existing statutes and consider investigating the justices for potential violations of federal laws related to ethics and financial disclosures.

These measures can help ensure that Supreme Court justices, including Justice Thomas, are held to the highest ethical standards and accountable for their actions.