Hold the Supreme Court accountable

You're getting this message because you’ve supported good causes and Democratic candidates. We need your support to continue fighting for our democracy. We love having you in our network, but if you no longer wish to hear from us, you can[unsubscribe here](. {NAME}, Here’s a simple fact: Supreme Court justices are the only federal judges who aren’t required to follow a binding ethical code. You read that right. Our highest court is held to the lowest ethical standards. And we just saw the consequences of these low standards: Justice Neil Gorsuch failed to recuse himself from major cases that could dismantle environmental and health regulations – which would make millions of dollars for his close friend, oil baron Philip Anschutz. [1] And unfortunately, {NAME}, this is just the latest in a long list of ethical violations from Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch – from private trips with billionaire donors to undisclosed tuition and real estate deals. [2] We must demand better from our highest court. [Tell Congress: Pass the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act and create a REAL, enforceable code of conduct to hold SCOTUS accountable.]( [ADD YOUR NAME]( Justice Gorsuch has a major, clear cut conflict of interest in these cases. He and Anschutz have had a close personal and financial relationship for decades – Anschutz has hosted Gorsuch for luxury trips and events, and he even lobbied the Bush administration to nominate Gorsuch for his first appointment as a federal judge. [3] But that didn’t stop Gorsuch from participating in these cases, which could loosen regulations for oil and gas companies, including the Anschutz Exploration Corporation, and lead to major profits for Anschutz. [1] {NAME}, this is yet another example of why we can’t trust Supreme Court justices to hold themselves accountable. Last year, Chief Justice Roberts implemented a weak, non-binding “code of conduct” after a series of high-profile scandals. Some justices have followed it and recused themselves when necessary, but others have failed to do so despite glaring conflicts of interest. [4] The truth is, the only way to ensure ALL justices follow the same common-sense ethical standards is with strong, binding congressional action. [Congress must act now to END Supreme Court corruption and conflicts of interest. Will you join us in demanding a real Supreme Court code of conduct today?]( [SIGN ON NOW]( [1] [2] [3] [4] Cliff Schecter President, Blue Amp Action Amplify Good About BlueAmp Action: We cannot sugarcoat the current situation. Right-wing authoritarianism, defeated by a worldwide coalition during WWII, was only in hibernation. Over the past decade it has infected democratic societies--including ours. It is as simple as it is terrifying: What we do now will define the future of our country and world. We at Blue Amp Action are dedicated to liberal, open societies, where reason and science are applied to solve our problems; where civil rights--including voting rights!--are protected for all. We fight for these values every day. Speaking up on our platforms, raising the voices and the political prospects of liberal pols and pundits. So we ask that you support our work, so we can continue to engage in this fight every moment of every day. So our kids grow up in democracy, not dystopia. Thank you for your support for all we do! Please follow Cliff Schecter on Twitter @cliffschecter, or subscribe to The Takedown with Cliff Schecter on YouTube, to keep up to date with this battle for the heart and soul of our country. Follow Us Blue Amp Action PAC PO Box 8384, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Having trouble viewing this email? [View it in your web browser]( Paid for by Blue Amp Action PAC [Unsubscribe]( or [Manage Your Preferences](