"This independence of the judges is ... requisite to guard the Constitution and the rights of individuals."
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist Paper No. 78.
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist Paper No. 78.
Recusal Resources
Justice at Stake
- Letter to Tennessee Appellate Courts, Justice at Stake and Brennan Center for Justice, October 31, 2011
- Letter to Maine Supreme Judicial Court, Justice at Stake and Brennan Center for Justice, May 12, 2011
- Letter to Washington State Supreme Court, Justice at Stake and Brennan Center for Justice, October 4, 2010
- Caperton Resource Page
- Letter to Michigan Supreme Court JAS/Brennan, July 31, 2009
- "Citizens United: Silver Linings and Opportunities," Bert Brandenburg Article, American Constitution Society blog, Jan. 21, 2010
Brennan Center for Justice
- "Promoting Fair and Impartial Courts through Recusal Reform" report, August 8, 2011
- “Fair Courts: Setting Recusal Standards” report, April 2008
- "Best Defense" commentary, June 2007
- Caperton Resource Page
American Bar Association
- The ABA Standing Committee on Judicial Independence is working on a new version of the Judicial Disqualification Project report and related recommendations. Click here to stay updated on the report's progress.
American Judicature Society
- "Invigorating Judicial Disqualification: Ten Potential Reforms," Judicature magazine article
