'Toothless' Supreme Court ethics code let justices get 'high on their own supply': legal analyst - MSNBC Reports

[Rhiannon12866]

Calls have been made from Congress for Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito to recuse themselves from January 6th related cases. NBC’s Melissa Murray breaks down how those calls may stop there and why the Justice Department may or may not intervene. - Aired on 05/30/2024.

[Janbdwl72]

1. Please correct me if wrong, but

Aren't other levels of the judiciary supposed to abide by a code of conduct? This current Supreme Court--especially Thomas and Alito-- seems to care less about abiding by any ethical standards. For an institution that's supposed to be the highest court in the land, they are setting a horrible example.

Chief Justice Roberts has served as an enabler for these two terrible excuses for Justices.

I wish Democrats could make this a campaign issue. It should appeal to those of us who want accountability for each branch of government. I would hope some political independents would also favor this. Also, the Congress must have the audacity to hold hearings and if necessary, subpoena these Justices. Sadly, it doesn't appear enough Congressional interest exists. It should be a bi-partisan issue, but I realize today's Republicans seem to have little interest in advocating for ethics for all levels of the judiciary.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Supreme Court justices are supposed to recuse themselves on any case that affects them personally

But both Thomas and Alito have ignored this requirement, Thomas on any case that involves the insurrection since his own wife participated, and now Alito for the same reasons since there have been flags flown outside his home that support the same issue, but he only blames them on his wife. The Democrats asked the Chief Justice to meet with them on this issue, but he declined.

[Irish_Dem]

3. It is illegal for federal employees to take bribes.

The Supreme Court does believe laws apply to them.
They are a criminal enterprise.

[3Hotdogs]

4. What power does Roberts have in this matter?

Maybe assigning them to write all the opinions as punishment and include, "I shall not........" 100 times on each opinion.

[3Hotdogs]

5. I suspect an amendment to the Constitution is the only remedy.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. I agree, which makes it even more essential that we have a majority in both House and Senate

[3Hotdogs]

8. Remember, the states can also call for a convention to amend the document.

[Rhiannon12866]

9. Good point! Though right now we're dealing with a divided country

Even here in New York. My current Rep. is national embarrassment Stefanik.

[Hekate]

7. That's what Nicolle Wallace keeps pointing out: high on their own supply

Q: What do you call a court with 6 assholes?
A: SCOTUS