Stricter Ethics for Judges: Stock Ban, Transparency, and Supreme Court Oversight.
This Act establishes rigorous ethical standards for federal judges and Supreme Court justices, mandating divestment from individual stocks, securities, and commercial real estate to prevent financial conflicts of interest. It enhances transparency by requiring public disclosure of judges' recusal lists and making appellate court audio proceedings available online. Crucially, it creates a formal, independent mechanism for reviewing ethics complaints against Supreme Court justices.
Key points
Federal judges and Supreme Court justices must divest from individual stocks, bonds, and interests in closely held businesses to avoid conflicts of interest.
A new Supreme Court Complaints Review Committee is established to handle ethics complaints against Supreme Court justices.
Restrictions are placed on sealing records and settlements in civil cases related to public health or safety hazards.
Increased transparency: judges must publicly disclose financial interests requiring recusal, and appellate court audio proceedings must be streamed online.
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