An epidemic of corruption on the conservative Supreme Court has spread to Justice Neil Gorsuch.
For nearly two years, starting in 2015, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch searched for a buyer for the 40 acres he owned in rural Granby, Colo.
Nine days after Senate confirmation of a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, the then-circuit court judge found one: the CEO of Greenberg Traig, one of the nation’s largest law firms with a strong practice before the high court. Gorsuch, along with two other individuals, owned the property.
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Gorsuch did not identify the buyer. That box is left blank.
Since Gorsuch’s confirmation, the organization has had 22 cases brought before the Supreme Court.
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Gorsuch joined Justices Alito and Thomas in holding that he engaged in unethical conduct. Half of Supreme Court conservatives have committed acts that call into question whether or not the Supreme Court is corrupt.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is looking into Supreme Court ethics, the first step in Senate action to address the crisis.
The Supreme Court has a major ethical problem. With Chief Justice John Roberts refusing to act, it will be up to the Senate and the American people to clear the court.
Jason is the managing editor. He is also a member of the White House Press Pool and Congressional Correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a bachelor’s degree in political science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform activities.
Awards and professional memberships
Member of the Association of Professional Journalists and the American Political Science Association