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On the recordJune 13, 2023
I'm worried about how that's eroded with the unwillingness of that Court to subject itself to the same ethical requirements that 850 other Federal judges adhere to.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont
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Welch highlights ethical concerns regarding the Supreme Court compared to other federal judges.

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