Did Justice Clarence Thomas disclose his trips from Crow and the sale of his mother's house in 2014?

Justice Clarence Thomas has made his first disclosure of trips provided by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow, as well as the sale of his mother's house in 2014. Thomas reported three trips in 2022 on private jets provided by Crow, including a weeklong vacation to Crow's upstate New York estate. Additionally, Thomas acknowledged that he should have disclosed the sale of his mother's home to Crow in 2014. This comes after an investigation by ProPublica revealed Crow had been providing luxury vacations to Thomas for years.

Thomas defended the lack of disclosure for trips made before 2022, stating that court guidelines did not require it until last spring. Two of the trips listed on Thomas' disclosure were for speaking engagements in Dallas, held by the conservative American Enterprise Institute. The first trip in 2022 was initially by commercial airline but due to an "unexpected ice storm," Crow provided a private flight back to Washington, D.C. The second trip was taken in May 2022, shortly after a draft ruling was leaked that indicated the court would overturn Roe vs. Wade. Thomas cited security concerns as the reason for flying privately.

Thomas' disclosure raises questions about his previous filings and his relationship with Crow, who is known for his conservative political donations. The complete extent of their relationship and the generosity provided by Crow are still being investigated.

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