With No GOP Support, Senate Panel Passes Bill Requiring Supreme Court to Adopt Ethics Code

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'Republicans are making clear they will defend their corrupt allies on the Supreme Court no matter what.'

advanced out of committee without any Republican support.

"We are here because the highest court in the land has the lowest standards of ethics anywhere in the federal government, and justices have exhibited much improper behavior, not least in hapless efforts to excuse the misdeeds," the senator added."This cannot go on. Defending this behavior defends the indefensible."

before the Supreme Court to disclose any recent gifts, travel, or reimbursements they've given to a justice" and"create new recusal requirements governing gifts, income, or reimbursements given to judges," among other reforms. "The American people deserve a Supreme Court that is free from corruption and inappropriate influence," Edkins added, calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring the bill up for a vote"as soon as possible."

 

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