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Apr 2023
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The Supreme Court’s Conflict of Interest...

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas made headlines when it was revealed that he had not disclosed his luxury vacations with Republican donor Harlan Crow. But this is just the tip of the conflict of interest iceberg for the Supreme Court. Nicole breaks down the truly shocking ethical blindspot woven into America's legal system and how it affects our rights. ... Show More
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