The Supreme Court Needs a Binding Code of Ethics
Revelations of Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito's corruption are merely the the latest and most egregious breaches of trust from this Supreme Court. For the sake of justice on every issue we care about, Congress must immediately pass a binding code of ethics for the Supreme Court to create needed accountability, as the Court’s self-policing is clearly failing.
Find a variety of sample social media copy and download graphics to use to help us grow this movement for accountability and the rule of law below.
Assets to link to:
Accountable to None: AFJ's report detailing ethical violations by numerous Supreme Court Justices and the need for a binding code of ethics: afj.org/SCOTUSethics
AFJ video on the need for a binding code of ethics: https://youtu.be/qqqyhQ2vhoE
AFJ Action Supreme Court Ethics Petition: https://secure.everyaction.com/QvSzTIC4nUW9tFeD_lppww2
Sample Social Media Post Copy - Use #EthicsReformNow
[organization's issue] depends upon a Supreme Court accountable to the people. Right now, it's accountable to none. We need a binding Supreme Court code of ethics: afj.org/SCOTUSethics #EthicsReformNow
It didn't start with Paul Singer and Justice Alito. Or Harlan Crow and Clarence Thomas. But if Congress passes a binding code of ethics for Supreme Court justices, it can end here. afj.org/SCOTUSethics #EthicsReformNow
Justices have routinely committed ethical violations that would come with consequences for any other federal judge. It is long past time for Congress to bind the Supreme Court to an enforceable code of ethics. afj.org/SCOTUSethics #EthicsReformNow
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WHAT NEXT?
ALL of this year's Supreme Court scandals of 2023 prove Congress must bind the justices to a code of ethics NOW. afj.org/SCOTUSethics #EthicsReformNow
We, the people, deserve a judiciary that works for all of us. Not just the wealthy and powerful. Call your senators and tell them that we need immediate action on ethics reform. #EthicsReformNow
Supreme Court ethics continues to come to national attention due to Justice Thomas's corrupt behavior. Join us in calling on Congress to pass a binding Supreme Court Code of Ethics to prevent future corruption. #EthicsReformNow https://secure.everyaction.com/QvSzTIC4nUW9tFeD_lppww2
SCOTUS needs a binding code of ethics.
Our justice system is only fair when we can rely on justices and judges to rule impartially — not for personal gain, or to support anti-democratic activities. #EthicsReformNow
Take action: https://secure.everyaction.com/QvSzTIC4nUW9tFeD_lppww2 / Call your senators: 202-224-3121
SCOTUS justices are accountable to none. Congress must pass a binding Supreme Court Code of Ethics to prevent future corruption and restore public trust in the Court. #EthicsReformNow
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