Judge Aileen Cannon Faces Scrutiny for Repeated Ethics Violations

Cannon failed to disclose attendance at conservative events, raising concerns about judicial integrity.

Judge Aileen Cannon did not disclose attendance at a May 2023 banquet hosted by George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School, violating a 2006 federal rule.
Cannon also failed to report two week-long trips to a luxury Montana resort in 2021 and 2022, sponsored by the same law school.
The judge's omissions come amid criticism for her controversial dismissal of Donald Trump's classified documents case, which is currently under appeal.
Cannon's disclosure failures echo similar ethical lapses by other high-profile judges, including Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
Calls for stricter enforcement of judicial ethics rules are growing, with some legal experts and lawmakers advocating for term limits and an enforceable code of conduct.