Supreme Court Implements New Ethics Code to Address Concerns
The Supreme Court has announced the adoption of an ethics code for its justices following revelations about undisclosed property deals and gifts. While lower federal judges are bound by an ethics code, the Supreme Court justices have never been required to abide by the same rules due to their special constitutional status. The code aims to clarify and consolidate the ethics rules and principles that guide the conduct of the court's members. However, it remains unclear how the code will be enforced. The decision comes after calls for the court to adopt an ethics code intensified, particularly in light of potential conflicts of interest and allegations of failing to disclose connections to wealthy individuals.