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Robert Yablon on judge recusal rules and a rise in requests

University of Wisconsin Law School professor Robert Yablon describes standards of recusal for judges and justices as requests for the action increase in response to campaign donations and statements.

By Zac Schultz | Here & Now

March 30, 2026

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Robert Yablon on standards of recusal as requests for the action increase.

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