The recent report on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has sparked new calls from Democrats for a code of ethics for the Supreme Court. The report, which was released by the non-profit organization Fix the Court, revealed that Justice Thomas had failed to disclose his wife's income from conservative organizations on his financial disclosure forms for over a decade. This revelation has raised concerns about the impartiality and transparency of the Supreme Court, and has led many Democrats to call for a code of ethics that would require justices to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Currently, there is no formal code of ethics for the Supreme Court. While the Code of Conduct for United States Judges applies to lower court judges, it does not apply to Supreme Court justices. This has led to criticism that the Supreme Court operates in a judicial ethics vacuum. In response to the report on Justice Thomas, several Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require Supreme Court justices to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial ties to outside organizations. The legislation would also establish a code of ethics for the Supreme Court, similar to the Code of Conduct for United States Judges. Proponents of the legislation argue that a code of ethics would help to ensure that the Supreme Court operates with transparency and impartiality. They point to the recent controversy surrounding Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, which was marred by allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, as evidence of the need for greater accountability and transparency in the Supreme Court. Opponents of the legislation, however, argue that a code of ethics would be unnecessary and could potentially infringe on the independence of the Supreme Court. They argue that the current system of self-regulation, in which justices are expected to adhere to ethical standards without formal rules, is sufficient. Despite the controversy surrounding the issue, it is clear that the debate over a code of ethics for the Supreme Court is far from over. As the Supreme Court continues to play a critical role in shaping American law and policy, the need for transparency and accountability has never been greater. Whether or not a code of ethics is the best way to achieve these goals remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the debate will continue.