Durbin Statement On Propublica Report & Supreme Court Ethics Reform

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"Today's report continues a steady stream of revelations calling Justices' ethics standards and practices into question. I hope that the Chief Justice understands that something must be done--the reputation and credibility of the Court is at stake.

At our Judiciary Committee hearing this week, I was disappointed that not a single Republican on the Committee even raised a question about what's happening in regards to Justice Thomas' actions. I think that all Justices should be held to the same ethical standards as every other federal judge--and I have been calling on the Supreme Court to adopt an enforceable code of conduct for more than a decade. The highest court in the land should not have the lowest ethical standards.

We have strong legislative proposals on the table, and they are worthy of support from both sides of the aisle. I urge my Republican colleagues to work with us in advancing ethics reform measures that will restore public confidence in the Court. Congress, and our Committee, has the authority to act. And that's what the Judiciary Committee will continue to pursue."

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