All articles tagged with #code of ethics
The U.S. Supreme Court is adopting a code of ethics for its justices in response to mounting criticism of gifts and trips from wealthy benefactors. The code aims to provide specific guidelines on financial transactions, disclosure provisions, and recusal in cases involving family members. However, there is no enforcement mechanism, leading critics to view the code as toothless and lacking in binding guidelines.
Senate Democrats have announced plans to subpoena key allies of Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito over ethics lapses, including lavish travel and undisclosed property purchases. The individuals targeted for subpoenas, such as Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo, have either refused to answer questions or provided insufficient information. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the subpoenas next week. Democrats argue that the Supreme Court is in an ethical crisis and call for the adoption of a binding code of conduct. Some justices have expressed support for ethics reform, but a bill requiring the adoption of a code of ethics has no Republican support and is unlikely to advance in Congress.
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Justice Samuel Alito has urged Congress to stay out of the Supreme Court's affairs and refrain from imposing ethics rules on justices and clerks. Senate Democrats have proposed legislation to establish a code of ethics for the Supreme Court in response to concerns about ethical decisions and lack of transparency. Alito, who recently preempted a ProPublica report by publishing a Wall Street Journal op-ed, expressed frustration with the criticism he has faced and emphasized the importance of defending himself. He also warned that viewing the court as illegitimate could lead to a revival of resistance against its decisions, similar to the aftermath of major civil rights cases in the 1950s.
Senators are calling for the U.S. Supreme Court to adopt an ethics code, following recent investigative stories by the Associated Press that raised concerns about the conduct of the justices. The stories revealed instances of justices using their positions for personal gain, such as advancing book sales and accepting expenses-paid teaching trips. While legislation requiring an ethics code is unlikely to pass, lawmakers are signaling their discontent with the court's lack of accountability. Some senators argue that the court's failure to address ethical breaches undermines its credibility as an institution, while others believe that Congress should not interfere and that the push for ethics reform is politically motivated.
A report by the Associated Press reveals that aides to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor have urged colleges and a library to purchase more copies of her books for public speaking events. The documents obtained show Sotomayor's staff suggesting that a library in Portland did not order enough copies of her children's book for an event, and at Clemson University, school officials offered to buy 60 signed copies, but Sotomayor's staff noted that most schools order around 400. This revelation adds to the pressure on the Supreme Court to adopt stricter ethical standards, as the court has recently faced criticism over questionable ethics decisions. Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee plan to introduce legislation requiring the high court to adopt a code of ethics.
Alabama chef Timothy Hontzas has been disqualified from this year’s James Beard Awards after allegedly violating the organization’s code of ethics, prompting accusations of hypocrisy and scapegoating. Hontzas was accused of yelling at customers and staff, and an anonymous accuser claimed he had an argument with an employee where “it got physical.” Hontzas denies the allegations and says he was not given due process. The disqualification appears to be one of the first public examples of the code’s enforcement, which was introduced as part of the foundation’s commitment to social justice and equity.