Supreme Court Implements Ethics Code Amidst Controversy

The Supreme Court has announced that it will adopt a code of conduct for the first time in its 234-year history, in response to controversies surrounding private jet travel and luxurious vacations accepted by some justices. The code encourages justices to recuse themselves from cases if they have personal biases, prohibits speaking at events sponsored by political parties or groups with a financial interest in a case, and allows for reasonable compensation and reimbursement for travel. Critics argue that the code lacks enforcement mechanisms and fails to address the magnitude of the ethics scandals. The announcement comes amid ongoing criticism of the court's handling of ethics issues, which has eroded public trust in the institution.