The Supreme Court finally adopted a formal code of conduct in 2023, committing its members to uphold judicial integrity, avoid actual or apparent impropriety, remain impartial, disclose relevant financial interests, and refrain from political activity. What the code didn’t establish was an independent process for investigating alleged violations or determining whether a justice had failed…
David Souter: A Conservative Cautionary Tale on the Supreme Court
When Americans think of Supreme Court justices, they often picture towering legal minds who leave a clear, principled mark on the nation's laws. But sometimes, a justice’s legacy serves more as a cautionary tale than a beacon. Such is the case with David Souter, who recently passed away and left behind a complex judicial record…