Accountable.US Statement on Gorsuch Recusal in Seven County Infrastructure Case

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in response to Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch’s decision to recuse himself from Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, Accountable.US president Caroline Ciccone issued the following statement: 

“Justice Gorsuch only recused himself after this glaring conflict was brought to light through Accountable.US research, sparking outrage from additional groups, Rep. Hank Johnson and other members of Congress. This recusal is another reminder of how the Justices’ cozy relationships with billionaires and special interests continue to plague the Supreme Court and keep public trust in the Court at an all-time low. This recusal further proves the need for more transparency and enforceable ethical standards for the Justices.” 

For more information, read Accountable.US’ memo and report from this fall. 

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