Can Clarence Thomas Be Impeached Now?

[Me.]

I think it's becoming undeniable that he lied under oath when he testified before the Senate especially as we now learn there were 3 women waiting in the green room to corroborate Anita Hill's testimony and were never called/allowed to testify.

[Wounded Bear]

1. Not while Trump gets to name his successor...

[Me.]

3. Of Course

but the ghastly one won't be around forever and neither should Thomas. Not to mention what a disgraceful jurist he's been.

[hlthe2b]

2. He could be--incredibly unlikely, but after the eruption of #METOO, it has been discussed.

[Me.]

7. Public Validation Of Anita Hill After All These Years

would be amazing. It would also serve right-wing Ginnie Thomas right considering how she's hounded Ms. Hill all these years.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. Not likely.

Remember, conviction following impeachment needs 67 Senators. We don't have them and probably won't.

[still_one]

12. I really don't understand why some folks seem to ignore that. The real question is can a SC justice

be indicted, or for that matter can a sitting President be indicted

For a SC justice, if they committed a crime outside their duties as a SC justice such as robbing a bank or shop lifting, absolutely

[beachbum bob]

5. anything is possible AFTER democrats take back the government

[democratic friend]

10. I think Thomas will retire in Sumer 2019

He’s wanted to retire for awhile according to reports or whispers.

[MichMan]

6. Impeach every single one of them

Thomas, Alito, Roberts, & Gorsuch

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

13. What crimes have they committed?

Shitty decisions aren't grounds for impeachment.

[MichMan]

16. Well, at least Thomas and Gorsuch

One should have never been confirmed in the first place and the other is illegitimate.

[john657]

17. Why is Gorsuch illegitimate? n/t

[MurrayDelph]

23. For trafficking

in stolen goods?

[john657]

24. Beats the hell out of me. n/t

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

18. Still not grounds for impeachment.

They would have personally had to commit a crime that fell under the category of "high crimes and misdemeanors." If they were improperly appointed or confirmed that's someone else's crime.

[grantcart]

19. Thomas failed to report $ 700,000 income that his wife got from groups

Bringing cases to the court.

The required form states that any error is a criminal offense and "forgetfulness" or any other excuse is not a defense.

Federal Judgrs who make the same offensevlose their seat.

It was an intentional effort to hide income

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

21. Still gonna need those 67 senators.

And I really doubt that after all these years anybody is going to start the process, even if the Dems take the House.

[still_one]

8. No. The votes to convict aren't there in the Senate. Impeachment is a political process, and

Congress determines what THEY consider an impeachable crime

The question remains though can a Supreme Court Justice or a sitting President be indicted.

For a SC justice, if they committed a crime outside their duties as a SC justice such as robbing a bank or shop lifting, absolutely

[jalan48]

9. Democrat's would never do this because of the precedence it would set.

When Republican's regained power (like they currently have) they would do the same to the more liberal Justices. It would serve to destabilize the institution.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

14. Exactly. You can't just run around impeaching people because you don't like their politics.

That's not what the process is for. And it will inevitably turn around on you.

[john657]

15. I am so encouraged to see voices of reason here,

thank you.

[Me.]

20. While I Understand The Hurdles

and the limitations it wouldn't be because I don't like his politics...it would be for lying under oath and thereby accepting an appointment he shouldn't have had in the first place.

[irisblue]

11. He is 70. We're stuck with him.

[GoCubsGo]

22. Technically, yes.

A justice can be impeached at anytime, if there is a reason to do so. But, it also requires having a Senate that is wiling to impeach him. We do not have such a Senate at this time, even if they can come up with the evidence against Thomas. There is no point it right now, anyway. Mushroom Dick would just appoint a younger version of him.