I think SCOTUS justices should be held to the same standard as other federal judges covered by the
Official Code of Conduct for United States Judges....they, and Appeals Court judges, are evidently exempt.
Quote:
Canon 5 - A JUDGE SHOULD REGULATE EXTRA-JUDICIAL ACTIVITIES TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF CONFLICT WITH JUDICIAL DUTIES
C (4) A judge should not solicit or accept anything of value from anyone seeking official action from or doing business with the court or other entity served by the judge, or from anyone whose interests may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of official duties; except that a judge may accept a gift as permitted by the Judicial Conference gift regulations.
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I dont suggest that it affects Scalia's decisions....but it does create a public perception or potential "appearance of impropriety" which the code strongly discourages.