On July 14, 2026, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett expressed differing opinions on the necessity of an independent enforcement mechanism for the court's ethics code. During a discussion with Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Kagan was asked if she continued to support the idea, which had been proposed a couple of years prior.
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Kagan and Coney Barrett Discuss Need for Independent Ethics Code Panel
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett presented contrasting views on the need for an independent panel to enforce the court's ethics code during a discussion on July 14, 2026. Rep. Rosa DeLauro questioned Kagan about her ongoing support for the proposal.
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