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Supreme Court Adopts Software for Conflict Recusal Decisions

2/17/2026

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On February 17, 2026, the Supreme Court announced it will implement software to help justices decide on recusal from cases with potential conflicts.
Lower courts have used similar software since 2007, and critics such as Gabe Roth of Fix the Court question the delay in adoption.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Justice Neil Gorsuch have faced criticism for not recusing themselves in cases involving their book deal publishers.

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Story summary

On February 17, 2026, the Supreme Court announced it will implement software to help justices decide on recusal from cases with potential conflicts.
Lower courts have used similar software since 2007, and critics such as Gabe Roth of Fix the Court question the delay in adoption.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Justice Neil Gorsuch have faced criticism for not recusing themselves in cases involving their book deal publishers.