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    Targeting Supreme Court Justices | Saturday Extra

    Targeting Supreme Court Justices | Saturday Extra

    A series of recent reports have alleged improprieties against Supreme Court Justices, particularly Clarence Thomas. Court critics allege a failure to disclose financial information and conflicts of interests, while defenders of the court say this is a biased effort to intimidate the conservative-majority court. We speak with Carrie Severino, president of the Judicial Crisis Network and author of “Justice on Trial: the Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court,” about the string of allegations against the justices.

     

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    The Push for the Supreme Court to Adopt an Ethical Code

    The Push for the Supreme Court to Adopt an Ethical Code
    Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has put the Supreme Court, again, under scrutiny. Reports show that conservative billionaire Harlan Crow paid boarding school tuition for Justice Thomas' grand-nephew.

    Revelations about the private dealings of other supreme court justices are shaking the already fragile public confidence in the institution.

    NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about what needs to be done in order to create a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court.

    In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.

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