CORRUPT SUPREME COURT JUSTICES MUST RECUSE FROM JAN. 6 CASES
QUICK READ: Corrupt Justices Alito’s and Thomas’ direct ties to the January 6 insurrection create clear actual or perceived conflicts of interest that make them unfit to rule fairly over pending January 6 cases and Trump’s absurd claim of absolute immunity. Their failure to recuse, or be forced to recuse by Chief Justice Roberts, suggests SCOTUS cannot fairly decide these cases and demands immediate action from Congress.
CONTENTS:
BACKGROUND
That SCOTUS’ far-right partisan justices are intent on using their power to institutionalize MAGA extremism was revealed by their antipathy, during oral argument, towards holding Trump accountable for his crimes.
Recent reporting of Justice Alito’s insurrectionist leanings highlights SCOTUS’ illegitimacy:
· Days after January 6, when SCOTUS was deciding whether to hear one of Trump’s appeals, an upside-down flag—used by Trump supporters’ attack on the—flew over his home.
· He flew another flag associated with Christian nationalism and the insurrection outside another home in 2023.
Even if his wife raised one, their public display conflicts with his duty of impartiality, requiring
recusal from cases concerning Trump and January 6.
Justice Thomas, whose wife actively sought to overturn the 2020 election, should also recuse.
Had they done so when review was sought, these cases might never have reached the Court, allowing Trump’s insurrection trial to proceed to verdict before the election.
Both Justices, among others, have also accepted luxury travel and gifts from with right-wing operatives bringing or benefitting from cases before the court—another ethical violation needing investigating.
· Push the Chief Justice to force their recusal;
· Conduct the oversight the Constitution demands;
· Immediately vote on the languishing SCOTUS ethics reform.
ACTION One: Call the Senate.
Script for Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
As you clearly understand, the Supreme Court is facing a massive legitimacy crisis, both for its devastating rulings rolling back our rights and for highly questionable off-the-bench behavior, such as Justices Alito’s and Thomas’ receipt of lavish gifts from operatives with business before the court, and their direct ties to the January 6 insurrection that both create clear conflicts of interest, making them unfit to rule fairly over pending January 6 cases and Trump’s absurd claim of absolute immunity. Their failure to recuse suggests SCOTUS cannot fairly and impartially decide these cases and demands immediate action from Congress. Please push for an immediate Senate Judiciary Committee investigation of all these forms of misconduct and for immediate passage of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (S.359).
SEN. WYDEN:
Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
As you clearly understand, the Supreme Court is facing a massive legitimacy crisis, both for its devastating rulings rolling back our rights and for highly questionable off-the-bench behavior, such as Justices Alito’s and Thomas’ receipt of lavish gifts from operatives with business before the court, and their direct ties to the January 6 insurrection that both create clear conflicts of interest, making them unfit to rule fairly over pending January 6 cases and Trump’s absurd claim of absolute immunity. Their failure to recuse suggests SCOTUS cannot fairly and impartially decide these cases and demands immediate action from Congress. Please push for an immediate Senate Judiciary Committee investigation of all these forms of misconduct and for immediate passage of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (S.359).
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
The Supreme Court is facing a massive legitimacy crisis stemming from Justices Alito’s and Thomas’ receipt of lavish gifts from operatives with business before the court and their direct ties to the January 6 insurrection that both create clear conflicts of interest, making them unfit to rule fairly over pending January 6 cases and Trump’s absolute immunity claim. Their failure to recuse calls into question whether the Court can fairly and impartially decide these cases and demands immediate action from Congress. Please push for an immediate Senate Judiciary Committee investigation of their conflicts of interest and for immediate passage of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (S.359).
ACTION TWO: Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
The Supreme Court is facing a massive legitimacy crisis, both for its devastating rulings rolling back our rights and for highly questionable off-the-bench behavior, such as Justices Alito’s and Thomas’ receipt of lavish gifts from operatives with business before the court, and their direct ties to the January 6 insurrection that both create clear conflicts of interest, making them unfit to rule fairly over pending January 6 cases and Trump’s absurd claim of absolute immunity. Their failure to recuse suggests SCOTUS cannot fairly and impartially decide these cases and demands immediate action from Congress. Please sign Rep. Cohen’s censure resolution and push for both an immediate Judiciary Committee investigation of all these forms of misconduct and immediate passage of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (HR.926).
Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people have the right The Supreme Court is facing a massive legitimacy crisis stemming from Justices Alito’s and Thomas’ receipt of lavish gifts from operatives with business before the court and their direct ties to the January 6 insurrection that both create clear conflicts of interest, making them unfit to rule fairly over pending January 6 cases and Trump’s absolute immunity claim. Their failure to recuse calls into question whether the Court can fairly and impartially decide these cases and demands immediate action from Congress. Please push for an immediate Senate Judiciary Committee investigation of their conflicts of interest and for immediate passage of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (HR.926).
Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
The Supreme Court is facing a massive legitimacy crisis, both for its devastating rulings rolling back our rights and for highly questionable off-the-bench behavior, such as Justices Alito’s and Thomas’ receipt of lavish gifts from operatives with business before the court, and their direct ties to the January 6 insurrection that both create clear conflicts of interest, making them unfit to rule fairly over pending January 6 cases and Trump’s absurd claim of absolute immunity. Their failure to recuse suggests SCOTUS cannot fairly and impartially decide these cases and demands immediate action from Congress. Please sign Rep. Cohen’s censure resolution and push for both an immediate Judiciary Committee investigation of all these forms of misconduct and immediate passage of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (HR.926).
Script for Val Hoyle (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
The Supreme Court is facing a massive legitimacy crisis, both for its devastating rulings rolling back our rights and for highly questionable off-the-bench behavior, such as Justices Alito’s and Thomas’ receipt of lavish gifts from operatives with business before the court, and their direct ties to the January 6 insurrection that both create clear conflicts of interest, making them unfit to rule fairly over pending January 6 cases and Trump’s absurd claim of absolute immunity. Their failure to recuse suggests SCOTUS cannot fairly and impartially decide these cases and demands immediate action from Congress. Please sign Rep. Cohen’s censure resolution and push for both an immediate Judiciary Committee investigation of all these forms of misconduct and immediate passage of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (HR.926).
SCRIPT FOR LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
The Supreme Court is facing a massive legitimacy crisis stemming from Justices Alito’s and Thomas’ receipt of lavish gifts from operatives with business before the court and their direct ties to the January 6 insurrection that both create clear conflicts of interest, making them unfit to rule fairly over pending January 6 cases and Trump’s absolute immunity claim. Their failure to recuse calls into question whether the Court can fairly and impartially decide these cases and demands immediate action from Congress. Please push for an immediate Senate Judiciary Committee investigation of their conflicts of interest and for immediate passage of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (HR.926).
Script for Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
Salem office: 503-385-0906 | DC office: 202-225-5643
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
The Supreme Court is facing a massive legitimacy crisis, both for its devastating rulings rolling back our rights and for highly questionable off-the-bench behavior, such as Justices Alito’s and Thomas’ receipt of lavish gifts from operatives with business before the court, and their direct ties to the January 6 insurrection that both create clear conflicts of interest, making them unfit to rule fairly over pending January 6 cases and Trump’s absurd claim of absolute immunity. Their failure to recuse suggests SCOTUS cannot fairly and impartially decide these cases and demands immediate action from Congress. Thank you for signing the letter demanding Justice Alito’s recusal. I’m also asking that you sign Rep. Cohen’s censure resolution and push for both an immediate Judiciary Committee investigation of all these forms of misconduct and immediate passage of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (HR.926).
ACTION THREE: Good Trouble.
Below are opportunities to fight for our democracy. As John Lewis said, go make some “good trouble.”
PARTICIPATE IN LETTER WRITING WITH INDIVISIBLE OREGON SATURDAY June 1st RSVP Here and MONDAY June 10 RSVP Here
ATTEND FRIDAY’S AT 4 AND MORE - ONLINE LETTERS AND POSTCARD WRITING EVERY FRIDAY - RSVP Here
FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE SUPREME COURT ABOUT BOTH JUSTICES’ CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND BLATANT DISREGARD FOR THE RULE OF LAW. To download the complaint and the instructions for filling it out, click here.
