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Rhiannon12866

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24. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez files impeachment articles against Justices Thomas and Alito - NBC News

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 10, 2024, 11:05 PM

Jul 2024

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito for demonstrating a "years-long pattern of misconduct and failure to recuse in cases bearing their clear personal and financial involvement." Ocasio-Cortez adds that this represents an abuse of power and threat to our democracy. - Aired on 07/10/2024.

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Ocasio-Cortez unveils articles of impeachment against Justices Thomas, Alito [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 OP

This needed to be done. ificandream Jul 2024 #1

Symbolisms rarely work, if at all. The Grand Illuminist Jul 2024 #20

I think with Bidens new king authority he ought to remove them while under impeachment and/or institute an age limit. captain queeg Jul 2024 #2

I like the way you think! ancianita Jul 2024 #10

Is his new king authority in effect right now? murielm99 Jul 2024 #11

Yes. ancianita Jul 2024 #12

From what I have heard markodochartaigh Jul 2024 #15

The SC isn't really serious I don't think. They made it confusing enough that TSF won't be prosecuted before the electio captain queeg Jul 2024 #17

Interesting points markodochartaigh Jul 2024 #22

They Deserve Worse HandmaidsTaleUntold Jul 2024 #3

I'm thinking of their "gratuity" ruling. Scruffy1 Jul 2024 #4

Seems like a real conflict of interest on that ruling. CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #14

Like 500 lawyers at the bottom of the sea, "It's a start." malthaussen Jul 2024 #5

What are 6 SCOTUS justices at the bottom of the ocean? FakeNoose Jul 2024 #18

A good start. captain queeg Jul 2024 #23

Feels good, but does little. LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #6

Still, it's the right thing to do. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #8

I would be happy to see Garland investigating this Emile Jul 2024 #7

She's ensuring the conversation remains in play. Torchlight Jul 2024 #9

Applying political pressure on SCROTUS Wild blueberry Jul 2024 #13

Excellent Baron2024 Jul 2024 #16

Why else would you give a $500,000 motor coach to Firestorm49 Jul 2024 #19

YES!! I hope to hell this gets some traction! n/t Bengus81 Jul 2024 #21

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez files impeachment articles against Justices Thomas and Alito - NBC News Rhiannon12866 Jul 2024 #24

AOC has unveiled her articles of impeachment against Justices Thomas and Alito for refusing to recuse from certain cases LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #25