Roberts says He's 'committed' to Highest Standards for SCOTUS

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... Why it matters: Roberts' remarks in D.C. were his first public comments since the Democratic-led U.S. panel held a hearing earlier this month exploring the possibility of the Supreme Court adopting a formal code of ethics, like all other federal judiciaries have.

The intrigue: Roberts did not outline in his speech at the American Law Institute's annual dinner what measures he was looking into and nor did he address the potential ethical issues surrounding the court or calls for an ethics code.

- - - But he did reference an "issue of concern inside the court" before emphasizing his commitment to standards.

What he's saying: "We are continuing to look at things we can do to give practical effect to that commitment and I am confident there are ways to do that that are consistent with our status as an independent branch of government under the Constitution's separation of powers," Roberts said. ...

In my view, the big issue with Chief Justice Robert's comments on this matter is that he appears to have lost control of his Court.

@#9 ... 1st step is have standards ...

Yup.

@#1 ... I am confident there are ways to do that that are consistent with our status as an independent branch of government under the Constitution's separation of powers, ...

The issue i have with that statement from Chief Justice Roberts is that he seems to be implying that the Supreme Court is "an independent branch of government" that reports to no one.

He forgets that the Supreme Curt of the United States reports to and serves the people of the United States.

imo, that seems to be one of the problems with Justice Thomas. He seems to think he reports to those who provide him luxury yacht rides....

Influence Without Impeachment: How the Impeach Earl Warren Movement Began, Faltered, But Avoided Irrelevance
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... As visitors filed into the Indianapolis Speedway on Memorial Day in 1965, they were greeted by a massive billboard declaring, "Save Our Republic! Impeach Earl Warren."1 Earlier that year, just outside the city of Selma, Alabama, observers and participants in the historic civil rights march that took place there were confronted by a similar billboard calling for the impeachment of the Chief Justice of the United States.

Both billboards displayed the name of the group responsible for their conspicuous placement: the John Birch Society.2 By 1966, there were hundreds of similar signs placed on streets, roads, and highways all across the nation. While not every billboard, sign, or pamphlet bore the name of the group, it was clear that the campaign to impeach Earl Warren was a project driven by the John Birch Society.3 ...

John Birch Society
en.wikipedia.org

...The John Birch Society (JBS) is an American right-wing political advocacy group.[1][2] Founded in 1958, it is anti-communist,[3][4] supports social conservatism,[3][4] and is associated with ultraconservative, radical right, far-right, or libertarian ideas.[12]...

Wow talk about a blast from the past....

@#13 ... The true question should be did he ever have control of the court? ...

I disagree, but you're up...

... Also, why doesn't the SC have a code of ethics? ...

OK, now you're homing in upon the actual issue here...

If I may be so bold as to repeat (and emphasize) your question...

Also, why doesn't the SC have a code of ethics?

Anyone?

@#21 ... Actually, they do but just not in writing. ...

If there is not a documented code of ethics for the Supreme Court, then a code of ethics for the Supreme Court does not exist.