Comment Section for Supreme Court Announces Ethics Code for Justices - The New York Times

The webpage is a New York Times article announcing the Supreme Court's decision to establish an ethics code for its justices. This move comes in the wake of public scrutiny following undisclosed property deals and gifts involving some justices. While the court's statement emphasizes that most of these rules and principles are not new, the lack of a formal code had led to misunderstandings about the justices' ethical boundaries. The announcement however, does not clarify how the code will be enforced. It's important to note that the Supreme Court, due to its unique constitutional status, was not previously required to adhere to the same ethics code as lower federal judges. The article also discusses public support for an ethics policy from justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, and highlights ongoing debates over ethical standards and transparency within the Supreme Court, particularly in light of recent controversies involving justices such as Clarence Thomas.