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Maine Senate Candidate Calls for Impeachment of Justices Alito, Thomas

4/22/2026

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Graham Platner, Democratic Party candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, proposes impeaching Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
He cites ethical concerns, including Alito's role in overturning Roe v. Wade and Thomas's remarks against progressivism.
Platner also highlights Thomas's relationship with Harlan Crow as potentially corrupt.
He would investigate the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump if elected.
Historically, no Supreme Court justice has been successfully impeached, despite prior attempts.

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Graham Platner, Democratic Party candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, proposes impeaching Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
He cites ethical concerns, including Alito's role in overturning Roe v. Wade and Thomas's remarks against progressivism.
Platner also highlights Thomas's relationship with Harlan Crow as potentially corrupt.
He would investigate the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump if elected.
Historically, no Supreme Court justice has been successfully impeached, despite prior attempts.