“A binding code of ethics is pretty standard for judges, so I guess the question is, ‘is the Supreme Court any different?’ And I guess I have not seen a persuasive reason as to why the court is different than the other courts,' Jackson told CBS.
Since joining the court, CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell pointed out, Jackson has been a keen questioner. “You immediately became the most prolific questioner among the justices,” O'Donnell said. “No one else is even close to you.” Jackson smiled. “Why do you laugh?” the anchor asked. “Because, I was the most prolific questioner as a district court judge as well,” Jackson said. “Because I have a lot of questions,” she continued, her tone turning serious.
“I think there are legal issues that arise out of the political process, and so the Supreme Court has to be prepared to respond if that should be necessary.” Some of Jackson’s coworkers on the bench have been in hot water recently. In April of 2023, a ProPublica investigation found that, for over two decades, Justice Clarence Thomas was being treated to luxury vacations from billionaire and political donor Harlan Crow.
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