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Time to reconsider SCOTUS recusal rules? .. was the thought that came to mind ..

It is time for the court to follow the model of the lower federal courts by adopting a transparent process for reviewing and deciding recusal requests. This is all the more important because the justices are the only federal judges who are not covered by a code of conduct.

Under the federal law that requires recusal when there is personal bias or other conflicts, the lower courts have developed sound standards and an evenhanded process, including appellate review of recusal decisions and a way to give advisory opinions on judicial conduct. Judges customarily explain their decisions in written rulings as a basis for review by other judges, which is important to bolster the perception of fairness.

The Supreme Court is not controlled by any of these provisions.

More: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/opinion/the-supreme-courts-recusal-problem.html