S. 5618 — Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026

This section establishes the Office of Inspector General for the Judicial Branch, headed by an Inspector General appointed by the Chief Justice after consultation with congressional leaders for renewable 4-year terms. The Office investigates alleged misconduct in the judicial branch (including the Supreme Court), conducts audits, prevents waste fraud and abuse, recommends statutory changes, issues annual and prompt reports to the Chief Justice and Congress, and enforces whistleblower protections, subject to limits on reviewing case merits or disciplining judges.