![]() ![]() His remarks Tuesday suggested he knows that statement is not enough to quiet critics. The court has resisted adopting an ethics code of its own, and Roberts has raised questions about whether Congress could impose a code of conduct on the court.Īll nine justices recently signed a statement of ethics that Roberts provided to the Senate Judiciary Committee. He said he is "confident there are ways to do that consistent with our status as an independent branch of government and the Constitution's separation of powers." Get the latest newsletters right to your inbox. ![]() ![]() Download our app to get alerts to your device.Speaking at a law dinner Tuesday where he was honoured with an award, Roberts provided no specifics but said the justices "are continuing to look at the things we can do to give practical effect to that commitment." Supreme Court can do to "adhere to the highest standards" of ethical conduct, an acknowledgment that recent reporting about the justices' ethical missteps is having an effect on public perception of the court. Chief Justice John Roberts said there is more the U.S. ![]()
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