Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from a case involving a school connected to her close friend, Notre Dame professor Nicole Stelle Garnett. Although Barrett did not disclose the reason, their longstanding friendship and Garnett's involvement in educational reforms raise ethical considerations regarding justices' recusal practices. The Supreme Court recently established its first ethics code, adding scrutiny to situations where conflicts of interest may arise, particularly after controversies surrounding undisclosed gifts and travel by some justices. The ethics code aims at increasing transparency among the justices, particularly concerning recusal decisions.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett has recused herself from a case possibly due to her close friendship with a professor involved in the dispute, highlighting the complexities of judicial ethics.
Though not required to explain her recusal, Barrett's decision adds to ongoing discussions about justices' conflicts of interest, especially in light of the new ethics code.
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