Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expresses willingness to consider implementing a ‘compulsory’ ethics code for the Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed support for the implementation of an enforceable code of ethics for Supreme Court justices in a recent interview. She emphasized that such a code is common among judges and questioned whether the Supreme Court should be any different. The issue of ethics within the Supreme Court has gained attention due to instances of justices not properly disclosing gifts on ethics forms. In response to questions about her colleagues’ actions, Jackson refrained from commenting. President Joe Biden has proposed reforms, including subjecting the Supreme Court to an enforceable ethics code, similar to what other federal judges follow. While Jackson did not endorse a specific proposal, she indicated general support for an enforceable code. Jackson also discussed her dissent in a recent case on presidential immunity for official acts while in office, expressing concern about providing immunity under certain circumstances. She acknowledged the possibility of the Supreme Court needing to address legal issues related to the upcoming presidential election. Overall, Jackson emphasized the importance of upholding ethical standards and ensuring fairness within the judicial system.

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