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The ethical violation committed by Constitutional Court Justice Anwar Usman in the Constitutional Court Decision No. 90/PUU-XXI/2023 underscores the urgent need to strengthen ethical oversight mechanisms to safeguard the integrity of the judiciary. This article analyzes the ethical breach and its implications for public trust and the legitimacy of the Constitutional Court as the guardian of the Constitution. The research employs a normative legal method with statutory, case, and conceptual approaches. The findings indicate that violations of the principles of impartiality, independence, and integrity not only tarnish the image of individual justices but also erode public confidence in the constitutional justice system. Therefore, systemic reform and greater transparency in the enforcement of judicial codes of ethics are essential to restoring the moral authority and professionalism of Indonesia’s highest judicial institution.

Justice is often debated in a legal context, with an emphasis on integrity, procedural fairness and balance of power. This article explains how judges deal with the pressure to ensure justice while overcoming various challenges, including bias, politicization, and external pressure. The role of judges' ethics and social responsibility in maintaining judicial integrity and independence is also discussed. Through this review, it is hoped to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by judges in ensuring justice in the justice system. The role of judges is not only as enforcers of the law but also as guardians of justice. The challenges judges face include political pressure, difficult decisions, and a changing society. Judges' ethics are key in maintaining the integrity of the justice system, including independence, fairness, and transparency. In addition, to analyze the impact of judges' roles, challenges, and ethical practices on public trust in the justice system. In this context, the main goals are to provide justice to all parties involved, protect human rights, and maintain social order. However, challenges such as corruption, bias and limited resources often stand in the way of achieving these goals. In addition, ethics play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the justice system, including principles such as independence, objectivity and transparency.