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U.S. Supreme Court: Judicial Ethics & Recusal Forum Follow Up

Common Cause Ohio and the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance co-hosted a virtual forum to explore the pressing need for robust judicial ethics and meaningful reform for the United States’ highest court.

Thank you so much to all who were able to participate in our forum — U.S. Supreme Court: Judicial Ethics & Recusal forum!

A special thank you to our moderator Maria Bruno and our panelists, Lisa Graves, founder and Executive Director, True North Research, and Gabe Roth, Executive Director, Fix the Courts. 

Click here for the slides and click here for the recording.

Americans deserve nothing less than a court that is impartial and free from conflicts of interest. Please take action and urge Congress to support the High Court Gift Ban Act (H.R. 8830) and close the giant loophole that allows Supreme Court justices to accept staggeringly expensive “gifts” from billionaires with interests in Supreme Court litigation. 

We appreciate support from co-sponsors including: ACLU of Ohio, League of Women Voters of Ohio, Ohio Families Unite for Political Action and Change (OFUPAC), and the Ohio Environmental Council.

Background on the Recent Court Activity

Last year, the US Supreme Court established a voluntary code of conduct. Since then, we have learned more about the undisclosed travel and gifts given to justices by those with a stake in the important decisions made by our highest court.

Panel experts explored the consequences of recent gifts, the potential conflicts of interest that they present, and the refusal on the part of the justices to recuse themselves when such situations arise.

Resources from the Panelists

Lisa Graves:

Gabe Roth:

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US Supreme Court: Judicial Ethics and Recusal Forum

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US Supreme Court: Judicial Ethics and Recusal Forum

Please join us on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual forum that delves into the pressing need for robust judicial ethics and meaningful reform for the United States’ highest court.

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