Candidates pressing for clearer rulemaking, AI guidance and administrative leadership

Several candidates called for reforms to the Supreme Court's internal rulemaking process and new guidance on artificial intelligence. Ian Burke recommended slowing the pace of rule amendments to improve transparency and stakeholder engagement. "I would like to see candidly the court slow down a little bit because I think it's there are so many rules up for revision," he said.

Judge Sean O'Donnell and others urged more urgent work on AI policies for courts and practitioners; O'Donnell described guidelines at the 'guideline phase' and said the technology will be disruptive, requiring clear rules. Candidates also debated whether the administrative component of the Supreme Court (managing rules, budgets, and technology) should be emphasized alongside the court's adjudicative function.