Through a shocking report last week, we learned that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had been accepting lavish gifts from real estate mogul and GOP megadonor Harlan Crow for more than twenty years. Then, a few days later, we learned that Crow had purchased property from Thomas, creating a direct line of cash flow between them. Thomas failed to disclose any of this information. The matter of whether Thomas broke the law is not in question. Every time over the past two decades that he failed to disclose the luxury trips and gifts he received from Crow, he violated the Ethics in Government Act, which undoubtedly applies to Supreme Court justices. And since this was not the first time Thomas was scrutinized for failing to make financial disclosures as required by law, it’s clear that this failure to disclose was no innocent mistake. It’s crucial that Thomas be held accountable. A lapse in judgment like this sets a dangerous precedent unless it’s made completely clear that the behavior won't be tolerated. More than anything, it’s important that the issue of wavering trust in the Supreme Court is treated with the primacy it deserves. After all, the integrity of the institution rests on the public’s trust. We’re finalizing a complaint to the Department of Justice demanding they hold Justice Thomas accountable. To stay in the loop on our complaint, make sure you are subscribed to our email updates. | 
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