Durbin Calls Out Supreme Court's Ethics Issues to Chief Justice Roberts

Democratic Senator Dick Durbin called out Supreme Court's ethics issues to Chief Justice Roberts during a closed-door judicial conference.
Durbin focused on the need for an enforceable code of conduct for justices and expressed disappointment in the court's ethical crisis.
Several justices have faced controversies recently - Thomas, Alito, Sotomayor over gifts, recusals, and transparency.
The Supreme Court's approval rating has dropped to a record low 40% amid these controversies.
Durbin has previously advanced legislation for a Supreme Court code of conduct, but some justices like Thomas and Alito oppose it.

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