Chief Justice Roberts Addresses Ethics Issues and Congress Interference

Chief Justice John Roberts said the Supreme Court doesn't need other branches of government to patrol its ethics, but acknowledged that he was "committed" to making sure justices followed high standards of conduct. The court is "considering" ways for justices to "adhere to the highest standards of conduct." The comments come after public confidence in the Supreme Court reached a historic low and after multiple reports called into question the ethics of the justices. The court has refrained from publicly adopting a code of ethics, saying instead they would adhere to a general code of conduct in a letter to Congress.