Adam LIFTACTS: How do these rules apply to the Justice Thomas revelations of all of these gifts from Harlan Crow, this billionaire Fred defense? He says it's less clear whether if you have travel paid for to send you half-around the world, whether that falls into personal hospitality. "Even the most luxurious trip imaginable on a yacht falls into the category of a friend is just being hospitable," he adds.
Debate about ethical standards for Supreme Court justices has intensified after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts, luxury travel and property deals.
Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The Times, reviews the allegations of misconduct and the growing calls to do something about it.
Guest: Adam Liptak, a correspondent covering the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times.
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