Posted 9/23/2023, 2:14:22 PM
Justice Kagan Calls for Supreme Court Ethics Code Amid Thomas Controversy
- Justice Elena Kagan calls for Supreme Court to adopt ethics "code of conduct" amid flap over Justice Clarence Thomas
- New report details relationship between Thomas and conservative activists, including attending Koch donor events
- Kagan hopes ethics rules would reassure public that justices adhere to highest standards
- Some in Congress discuss legislation to set ethics rules for Supreme Court, but uncertain if they have authority
- Other justices like Kavanaugh and Roberts also raise issue of ethics rules, say court looking at ways to address scandals
