Supreme Court Adopts First Code Of Conduct After Clarence Thomas Controversy

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John Greim By Melissa Noel ·Updated November 17, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it has adopted a code of ethics for its justices. The decision to implement a code of ethics comes in response to revelations of undisclosed gifts and benefits received by several justices, including Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, reports Politico.

The scrutiny prompted Senate Democrats to push for a code of conduct for the court.

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