On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett shared contrasting views regarding the creation of an independent enforcement mechanism to ensure adherence to the Supreme Court’s ethics code. During the discussion, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) asked Justice Kagan if she still supported the idea, which had been proposed a few years earlier. The two justices’ differing perspectives highlight ongoing debate about how best to maintain ethical standards within the highest court in the United States.

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