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Justice Barrett expresses support for Supreme Court ethics code amid scrutiny

  • Justice Amy Coney Barrett stated a code of conduct for the Supreme Court would be a "good idea" to communicate ethical standards.
  • Barrett acknowledged unanimous agreement among justices to hold themselves to high ethical standards but did not comment on timeline.
  • Pressure for reform has grown after reports of justices failing to disclose gifts, trips, and other potential conflicts of interest.
  • Other justices including Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, and John Roberts have also voiced support for establishing formal ethics rules.
  • Protesters interrupted Barrett's University of Minnesota lecture over her vote to overturn Roe v. Wade and called for her removal.
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