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The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics, but it has no means of enforcement (apnews.com)

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices, but the code lacks a means of enforcement.

The policy, agreed to by all nine justices, does not appear to impose any significant new requirements and leaves compliance entirely to each justice.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 11 months ago

@[email protected] » The Supreme Court code of ethics uses the word "should" 53 times and the word "shall" 0 times.