June 28, 2023

Is There an Ethics Problem at the Supreme Court?

by The Journal

The Supreme Court is heading into the final stretch of its current session and there are a number of cases with major social implications yet to be decided. But as we wait for decisions on student loan forgiveness and affirmative action, another major issue is hanging over the court. WSJ’s Jess Bravin discusses ProPublica’s recent investigations into alleged ethical misconduct of Supreme Court justices and what they could mean for the institution.


Further Reading:

- OPINION: Justice Samuel Alito: ProPublica Misleads Its Readers 

- Harlan Crow’s Gifts, Financial Ties With Justice Thomas Under Fresh Scrutiny by Democrats 

- Chief Justice John Roberts Asked to Address ‘Ethical Standards’ at Supreme Court 


Further Listening:

- Will Student Debt Get Canceled? The Supreme Court Decides. 



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