In a significant decision, federal courts have announced that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will not be referred to the Attorney General regarding ethics issues. This conclusion follows an investigation by the Judicial Conference, which has closed the probe into gift disclosures related to Justice Thomas without taking any action. Democratic lawmakers had previously questioned the judicial body’s refusal to refer Thomas, but the Judicial Conference has declined the request. The decision has sparked discussions on the implications of the lack of accountability for justices and has resulted in criticisms, labeling the outcome as gob-smacking and ahistorical.