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Quote of the Week: What to Think About When We’re Not Thinking About the Weather
From: A Federal Judge Asks: Does the Supreme Court Realize How Bad It Smells?
New York Times — July 14, 2023
I joined the federal bench in 1984, some years before any of the justices currently on the Supreme Court. Throughout my career, I have been bound and guided by a written code of conduct, backed by a committee of colleagues I can call on for advice. In fact, I checked with a member of that committee before writing this essay.
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Supreme Book Sales & Megadonors: What Some Justices Do On Their Summer Vacations
AP News: Book sales, a lure for money and more takeaways from the AP investigation into Supreme Court ethics
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a monthslong inquiry, which included reviewing tens of thousands of pages of documents from more than 100 public records requests, The Associated Press has examined what happens behind the scenes when Supreme Court justices travel to colleges and universities for lectures and other events.
The AP learned the identities of donors and politicians invited to events with justices, details about the perks that have accompanied the school visits and information about how school trips have helped advance books sales.
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