Coverage dated October 1, 2023

Clarence Thomas Recuses Himself From Former Law Clerk’s Appeal

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The Supreme Court justice, who has fired back at allegations of ethical breaches, cited no reason for his recusal.

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New York Post
Supreme Court denies John Eastman appeal as Thomas recuses himself (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 1, 2023
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The Supreme Court spurned a petition Monday from former Trump lawyer John Eastman in an order that Justice Clarence Thomas recused himself from.
PoliticusUSA
Clarence Thomas Recuses Himself For The First Time In A 1/6 Case (opens PoliticusUSA)
Published Oct 1, 2023
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The Supreme Court rejected a request from John Eastman over an order to turn over his emails, but the big news is that Clarence Thomas recused himself.
Talking Points Memo
Ooo, What’s This? Justice Thomas Recuses From Eastman Case (opens Talking Points Memo)
Published Oct 1, 2023
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Justice Clarence Thomas recused himself from consideration of a matter involving Trump attorney John Eastman, the Supreme Court said Monday in declining to take up Eastman's case. The court rejected a…
Forbes
Clarence Thomas Recuses Himself From Jan. 6-Related Case—For First Time Ever (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 1, 2023
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The case involved Thomas’ former law clerk, John Eastman.
Wall Street Journal
Clarence Thomas Recuses Himself From Former Law Clerk’s Appeal (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Oct 1, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
The Supreme Court justice, who has fired back at allegations of ethical breaches, cited no reason for his recusal.