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Barrett Calls Ethics Reform; Court Expands Presidential Power, Poll Disapproves

7/19/2026

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Justice Amy Coney Barrett told lawmakers the Supreme Court is under real fire and urged an independent enforcement mechanism for the justices’ ethics code.
A Washington Post-Ipsos poll released in July 2026 found 46% of Americans think the Court bases rulings on President Donald Trump’s policies and 55% disapprove of its performance.
In June the Court issued rulings that expanded presidential authority to fire agency heads and restricted southern-border asylum.

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Justice Amy Coney Barrett told lawmakers the Supreme Court is under real fire and urged an independent enforcement mechanism for the justices’ ethics code.
A Washington Post-Ipsos poll released in July 2026 found 46% of Americans think the Court bases rulings on President Donald Trump’s policies and 55% disapprove of its performance.
In June the Court issued rulings that expanded presidential authority to fire agency heads and restricted southern-border asylum.