Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed her support for the implementation of an enforceable code of ethics for Supreme Court justices during an interview. She noted that such a code is standard for judges in lower courts and questioned why the Supreme Court should be any different. The issue of ethics on the Supreme Court has come under scrutiny in recent years, with stories emerging about justices failing to disclose lavish gifts. President Joe Biden has proposed reforms that would make the Supreme Court subject to an enforceable code similar to that which other federal judges face, including rules on disclosure of gifts, financial dealings, and political activities. Jackson indicated that she is considering supporting such a proposal, but declined to comment on specific policy proposals. She also discussed her dissent in a recent Supreme Court case regarding presidential immunity for official acts in office, expressing concern about potential immunity for one individual under certain circumstances. Jackson also addressed the potential for the Supreme Court to be involved in deciding the outcome of an upcoming presidential election, noting that the Court must be prepared to respond to legal issues arising from the political process.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is willing to consider implementing a binding Supreme Court ethics code
