It seems to me that if the FBI is not allowed to investigate William Jefferson’s legislative actions due to separation of powers, then Arlen Sphinctre is likewise precluded from investigating Justices Alito and Roberts for exactly the same reasons.
Very good point. Also, justices are appointed to the Supreme Court for life. They can be impeached, if Arlen (and his buddy Schumer) thinks he’s up to it, but he’ll have to show cause before he can call for impeachment. A fishing expedition won’t cut it.
Bottom line is, nothing they said in their confirmation hearings have been undone by their most recent decisions. They have an obligation to look at every case before them and rule on its CONSTITUTIONALITY. How the hell can Specter have a problem with that?
If Supreme Court justices voting differently after they’re confirmed is a crime, than Souter (Pres G H W Bush) and Stevens (Pres Ford) both have a lot ot answer for.