Democratic Lawmakers Criticize Justice Alito's Stance That Congress Cannot Regulate Supreme Court Ethics

Justice Alito stated Congress lacks authority to impose ethics rules on the Supreme Court.
Sen. Murphy argued Alito's seat exists because of an act passed by Congress, which can regulate the court.
Democrats advocated passing ethics laws after reports of lavish gifts given to justices.
Alito defended himself in op-eds, while critics called for binding ethics rules amid concerns over improprieties.
Some lawmakers suggested conservative justices view themselves as politicians rather than impartial judges.