US Supreme Court conservatives, in contrast to their liberal counterparts, frequently avoid explaining their recusals from cases, even nearly a full term after adopting a code of conduct intended to enhance transparency, according to an analysis of court data.
Chief Justice John Roberts, along with other conservative justices, chose not to partake in over 60 cases from mid-November onwards, without providing explanations. On the other hand, the liberal justices have recused themselves about 20 times, typically citing federal recusal law and specific provisions of the ethics code.
The discrepancies in transparency practices highlight differing approaches within the court. The conservative justices’ lack of explanation could potentially undermine the broader goals of the new code of conduct, which was embraced to improve accountability and public trust in the judiciary.
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