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Kevin Leske, Professor of Law, University of Dayton

Clarence Thomas and his wife's text messages highlight missing ethics rules at the Supreme Court

Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas sits with his wife, conservative activist Virginia Thomas, at an October 2021 event. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Time and time again, the nation’s highest court has come under fire for failing to manage potentially unethical behavior by its justices.

In the past, the Supreme Court of the United States has cast aside pleas to adopt an ethics code for the justices.

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