Democrats Call for Independent Probe into Clarence Thomas Over Ethics Concerns

House Democrats wrote to Chief Justice John Roberts urging him to establish an independent arm within the Supreme Court to investigate ethics concerns, specifically relating to Justice Clarence Thomas.
The lawmakers criticized Roberts for not taking action on recent ethics questions and called for the creation of a counsel to advise justices on ethics issues like disclosure and recusal.
The letter calls for an investigation into Thomas' relationship with a wealthy Republican donor who provided lavish gifts and vacations.
Democrats argue the Supreme Court needs an ethics council and reforms to address alleged violations by Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito, including failure to disclose gifts and conflicts of interest.
The Supreme Court has not investigated the allegations against Thomas and Alito, prompting criticism of the court's lack of accountability and transparency.