Justice Barrett Endorses Ethics Code for Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett expressed support for the adoption of a formal code of conduct for the court, stating that it would help communicate their actions to the public more clearly. Barrett emphasized that all nine justices already agree on holding themselves to the highest ethical standards. While she did not offer an opinion on calls for an official code of conduct, Barrett mentioned that the justices already follow statutes that apply to all judges and personally adhere to the canons of conduct from their previous roles. The issue of ethics has gained attention recently, with concerns raised about justices' activities outside of their judicial duties.