“A binding code of ethics is pretty standard for judges, and so I think the question is, ‘Is the Supreme Court different?’” Jackson said. in an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning with “CBS Evening News” host and editor-in-chief Norah O’Donnell.
“I don’t think I’ve seen a compelling reason why the [Supreme] The court is different from the other courts,” she added.
During her interview, Jackson said she is “considering supporting” an enforcement mechanism “as a general matter,” adding, “I’m not going to comment on specific policy proposals, but from my perspective I don’t have any problem with an enforceable code.”
Jackson’s CBS appearance, her first broadcast interview since joining the Supreme Court in June 2022, will air in full Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The interview took place ahead of the upcoming release of Jackson’s memoir, “Lovely One.” Tuesday.