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The move follows allegations of ethics violations and undisclosed gifts, but faces significant political hurdles.
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced impeachment articles citing ethics breaches by Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
- Thomas is accused of failing to disclose gifts and trips funded by billionaire Harlan Crow, including a yacht trip to Russia.
- Alito faces scrutiny for his wife's political activities and his refusal to recuse from related cases.
- The impeachment effort is unlikely to succeed in the Republican-controlled House.
- Senators Whitehouse and Wyden have also called for a DOJ investigation into Thomas's financial dealings.
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- Clarence Thomas Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
- Samuel Alito Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
- Harlan Crow Former CEO of the Trammell Crow Company
- Russia Country
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez United States Representative
- Ron Wyden United States Senator
- Republican Party Political party
- United States Department of Justice Government department
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