Two top Senate Democrats have formally requested that the Justice Department launch a criminal investigation into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas following revelations of undisclosed lavish gifts, luxury travel, and a significant loan from wealthy donors.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), chair of the Judiciary subcommittee on federal courts, and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), chair of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland last week, urging the appointment of a special counsel to investigate whether Justice Thomas violated federal ethics and tax laws.
