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This Resolution strongly urges the Supreme Court of the United States to adopt a formal code of ethics for its justices, similar to the existing code of conduct that applies to other federal judges. The resolution highlights the importance of transparency and trust in the judicial system, referencing a Supreme Court case that emphasized the role of judicial codes in maintaining integrity. It notes that while a code of conduct exists for other federal judges, covering ethical principles, integrity, and avoiding conflicts of interest, the nine Supreme Court justices are currently not bound by such a formal code. This call for a formal ethics code follows a letter sent by legal ethics scholars to Chief Justice Roberts requesting the same.