WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a groundbreaking move that legal scholars are saying lacks clarity, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has officially declared their recently implemented Code of Conduct to be more of a set of “guidelines” than actual rules.
The Code, introduced with the intention of providing ethical standards for justices, appears to have taken a detour into the realm of suggestion rather than regulation. According to insider sources, SCOTUS justices have collectively decided that adherence to the Code is entirely optional, like subtle cues used by pirate ships of an earlier time.
The Code, which covers topics ranging from impartiality to financial disclosure, now serves as more of a suggestion box for justices seeking a gentle nudge in the right direction. It is rumored that some justices have even turned it into a game of ethical bingo, seeing who can get the most squares checked off without actually committing to any hard-and-fast principles.