Kavanaugh Hints at Supreme Court Ethics Reform Amid Low Confidence After Roe Ruling

Justice Kavanaugh says ethical changes coming soon to Supreme Court amid low public confidence
Changes promised by Chief Justice Roberts after controversial rulings like overturning Roe v. Wade
Issues include undisclosed trips by justices paid for by donors
Kavanaugh described justices as "public servants" who want public respect despite disagreements
Some in Congress pushing binding code of conduct, though unlikely to pass; but pressure seen as productive

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9/7/2023

Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh predicts 'concrete steps soon' to address ethics concerns

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed hope for taking measures to address recent ethics concerns surrounding the court, aiming to increase public confidence, while refraining from addressing the call for an official code of conduct for justices.

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

Democratic Senator Dick Durbin called out the U.S. Supreme Court's ethics problems to Chief Justice John Roberts' face, emphasizing the need for an enforceable code of conduct for the justices and expressing disappointment in the court's ethical crisis, which has led to a decline in public support and controversies involving several justices.