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[–] some_dude@lemm.ee 20 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

Nothing, now. Didn't they change the laws to say government employees can receive "tips"?

[–] frezik@midwest.social 4 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Snyder v. United States from June 2024. The ruling is that money given before an official act is a "bribe", but money given after an official act is a "gratuity".

Yes, our Supreme Court is batfucked in the head, why do you ask?

[–] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 hour ago

It's because they also receive a lot of "gratuities."