About the Author

Louis J. Virelli III is professor of law at Stetson University College of Law.

Reviews

"Virelli presents an excellent overview of the history of recusal law, proposes an interesting solution to the current deadlock between Congress and the courts over the issue, and provides a novel constitutional framework applicable to many other areas of law."--Political Science Quarterly"The achievement of this book is how it transforms what is normally a stolid question about ethical standards into a vibrant inquiry about the intersection of government power and binding rules. The creative nature of this project is buttressed by a lively, accessible writing style. Essential."--Choice"Virelli has written a genuinely engaging book that is a valuable contribution to the scholarly literature addressing judicial recusal, particularly in its detailed summary of recusal's history and in its analysis of separation of powers concerns in the specific context of Supreme Court recusal. The book is an absolute must-read for recusal scholars."--Law and Politics Book Review

"That recusal buffs will want to have Virelli's meticulously researched new work on their shelves is a given; but the book will also appeal to anyone who is intrigued by the sparks that can fly at the intersection where the institutional interests of two co-equal branches of government collide."--Richard E. Flamm, author of Judicial Disqualification: Recusal and Disqualification of Judges"Disqualifying the High Court is a path-breaking book that thoughtfully explores Supreme Court recusal through the lens of separation of powers and other constitutional principles. It rewards readers with new and valuable insights and information about the increasingly important, and surprisingly complicated, topic of Supreme Court recusal, as well as about these constitutional principles and the Court itself."--Joel K. Goldstein, author of The White House Vice Presidency: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden