In Brief: High Court Hijinks (with Sheldon Whitehouse)

Preet speaks with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island about a bill he has introduced that would force the Supreme Court to adopt a code of ethics. Plus, what does the Senator think of the Supreme Court’s “investigation” into the Dobbs leak.  Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider. Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob.  References & Supplemental Materials: “Senator Whitehouse introduces new version of Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act,” Senate.gov, 2/9/23 “Legal ethics experts agree: Justice Thomas must recuse in insurrection cases,” NPR, 3/30/22 “At the Supreme Court, Ethics Questions Over a Spouse’s Business Ties,” NYT, 1/31/23 Dobbs leak report, Supreme Court, 1/19/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice. From CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.