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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graig Graziosi

Harlan Crow says the Constitution bars investigation into his relationship with Clarence Thomas

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Lawyers for Harlan Crow, the billionaire who made headlines for his close relationship with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, are arguing its unconstitutional for Congress to investigate their connection.

“After careful consideration, we do not believe the Committee has the authority to investigate Mr Crow’s personal friendship with Justice Clarence Thomas,” Mr Crow's legal team said in a letter sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, according to Bloomberg.

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