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Watchdog: Thomas Accepted More in Gifts Than All Other SCOTUS Members Combined (truthout.org)

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[–] Got_Bent@lemmy.world 20 points 4 months ago (2 children)

It takes congressional impeachment to bring any consequences whatsoever, right? So basically it's impossible for them to suffer anything. Of course they're throwing the middle finger.

Thomas looks like he enjoys a good cheese hamberder or twelve, so that's pretty much the only thing that will stop him.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 12 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Yes, and it’s only happened once in US history. Samuel Chase was acquitted by the Senate in 1805 and continued to serve until his death.

https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/impeachment/impeachment-chase.htm

[–] Shiggles@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Legally speaking, you are correct.

Legally speaking.

cough.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

The second amendment is legal.....