WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee meets to authorize subpoenas in Supreme Court ethics investigation
The Senate Judiciary Committee Gears Up for Supreme Court Ethics Investigation
The anticipation is building as the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to convene and authorize subpoenas in the highly anticipated Supreme Court ethics investigation. This pivotal hearing is scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m., with none other than Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) taking the helm.
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Last week, Chairman Durbin made waves when he announced the committee’s intention to subpoena two influential conservative billionaires and a prominent conservative activist who had close ties to Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. However, this bold move faced opposition from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who vehemently denounced it as ”completely and totally inappropriate.”
“To effectively tackle this crisis, it is crucial that we gain a comprehensive understanding of how individuals with vested interests in the Court exploit undisclosed gifts to secure private access to the justices,” emphasized Durbin and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in a joint statement released last week.
Stay tuned for more updates on this gripping investigation!
What is the purpose of the upcoming Supreme Court ethics investigation being conducted by the Senate Judiciary Committee?
The Senate Judiciary Committee is bracing itself for an upcoming and highly significant Supreme Court ethics investigation. As the anticipation grows, the committee is gearing up to convene and authorize subpoenas, marking a pivotal moment in this inquiry. The hearing is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m., with Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) leading the way.
Last week, Chairman Durbin caused a stir when he announced the committee’s intention to subpoena two influential conservative billionaires and a prominent conservative activist who maintained close connections with Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. However, this bold move faced opposition from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who vehemently criticized it as “completely and totally inappropriate.”
“To effectively address this crisis, it is of utmost importance that we obtain a comprehensive understanding of how individuals with vested interests in the Court exploit undisclosed gifts to secure private access to the justices,” emphasized Durbin and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in a joint statement released last week.
As the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares for what promises to be a significant investigation, stay tuned for more updates on this gripping development.
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