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Supreme Court recusals over books raise questions about policy

NPR | By Carrie Johnson

Published October 20, 2026 at 5:38 PM CDT

A publishing dispute has highlighted the issue of recusals by Supreme Court justices. We take a look at the court's policy and its impact.

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is a Supreme Court and Justice Correspondent for NPR. She covers a variety of stories about justice issues, law enforcement, and legal affairs for NPR’s flagship programs and podcasts.