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

Kavanaugh told judges he hopes for "concrete steps soon" to address Supreme Court ethics concerns but didn't specify
He said all 9 justices recognize public confidence is important, especially now with 50-year low approval
Comes after undisclosed trips by Thomas, Alito; book sales by Sotomayor raised ethical questions
Kavanaugh cited unusual Supreme Court voting lineups this term as showing unpredictability
He urged judges to write opinions losers understand and respect, so they accept the process

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Posted 9/7/2023, 6:45:26 PM