US Supreme Court Justice justifies accepting private jet flights from Republican mega-donor

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insurance policy for his wife, Ginni Thomas, was valued at less than $100,000 in 2021. The reason cited by Thomas for accepting the luxurious means of transport was increased security risks. He stated that his security detail advised non-commercial travel whenever feasible, particularly following a leak that indicated the court's intention to overturn established abortion rights, Reuters reported.

The Supreme Court's decision to dismantle Roe v. Wade in the subsequent month seemed to confirm the leaked information. This controversial ruling was led by the court's conservative majority, including Thomas.

Besides Thomas, Justice Samuel Alito's filing disclosed nearly $30,000 in teaching income and a sponsored trip to Rome for a conference speech. Both justices had received extensions for submitting these mandatory reports, which are standard procedures for certain high-ranking government officials. The late and piecemeal nature of these disclosures has fuelled a growing conversation about the ethical conduct of U.S.

Supreme Court justices. This includes not just their rulings, but also their personal financial activities and the influences that may sway them. (With Reuters inputs)