Alito ethics clash fuels debate over recusal rules
Judge Samuel Alito faces scrutiny over whether he violated ethics rules by ruling in a Vanguard mutual fund case. The dispute centers on his disclosure and recusals, with experts split on wrongdoing and some urging clearer standards for Supreme Court judges and declarative responses to past pledges.
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New chief justice faces first abortion issue
The Washington Post reports the first major abortion case with Chief Justice Roberts in place, Ayotte v Planned Parenthood. The Court may revisit standards from Planned Parenthood v Casey and review parental involvement laws under state health and constitutional constraints. The case centers on New Hampshire requiring teens to inform a parent prior to abortion, with exceptions only for imminent health danger.
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