The Latest Breaking News from Ethics

Another Judicial Ethics Story About Justice Thomas Falls Apart

Mark Paoletta explains the details of Harlan Crow's purchase of the Thomas childhood home.

Reason · May 2, 2023

US lawmakers hold hearing on Supreme Court ethics concerns

The hearing comes in the wake of several reports detailing failure by justices to report possible conflicts of interest.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2023

Josh Hawley attacks Democrats for not providing security to Supreme Court justices at ethics row hearing

Republicans characterise criticism of Clarence Thomas accepting lavish gifts as partisan attacks at Senate hearing

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Trump PAC complaint against DeSantis rejected in Florida

A Florida ethics board has dismissed a complaint that allies of former President Donald Trump filed against Republican rival Gov. Ron DeSantis, finding no legal basis for allegations that the governor violated campaign finance laws with a “shadow” run for the White House

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Another Judicial Ethics Story About Judge Kacsmaryk Falls Apart

Editors should withdraw any unpublished stories about judicial ethics to get a grip on reality.

Reason · May 1, 2023

Partisan clash expected during Supreme Court ethics hearing - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee will host a partisan clash Tuesday over the Supreme Court at a hearing on an ethics code for justices.

Roll Call · May 1, 2023

The Senate holds its Supreme Court ethics hearing this week — with no justices

Ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on Supreme Court ethics reform, Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono tells NPR that the highest court in the U.S. should have the highest ethical standards.

WEKU · May 1, 2023

Marijuana job lands Oregon Secretary of State in trouble

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is in hot water, with Republican lawmakers calling for her resignation and the Democratic governor seeking investigations because Fagan took a consulting job with a marijuana firm

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

The US supreme court’s alleged ethics issues are worse than you probably realize

Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch have both been accused of ethics violations – and John Roberts refuses to discuss the matter with Congress

The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2023

Hugh Grant accuses Sun publisher of unlawful acts including ‘burglary to order’

News Group Newspapers is trying to have claims brought by the actor and the Duke of Sussex thrown out.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023