Supreme Court Faces Scrutiny Over Ethics and Alleged Corruption

Lawmakers and activists debate judicial impartiality amid revelations about justices' financial ties and secret recordings.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the Supreme Court's legitimacy, highlighting Justice Clarence Thomas's undisclosed gifts totaling over $4 million.
Justice Samuel Alito was secretly recorded agreeing with right-wing views, raising questions about his judicial impartiality.
Democrats are pushing for a Supreme Court ethics bill to enforce stricter conduct standards, but Republicans vow to block it.
Recent controversies include Alito's association with billionaire Paul Singer and his stance on religious and political issues.
Public confidence in the Supreme Court has plummeted, with calls for reforms to address perceived ethical lapses.