The basis of this article is the review of whether judges should be able to decide whether they themselves are qualified to reside over a case. Opponents of the current system say this is "paradoxic" and could cause a sort of unchecked power for a judge to reside over a case in which he has a stake in or prejudice to. Supporters of the current system claim that not allowing judges to choose whether they are qualified for a case could call people to "judge-shop."

Congress Set to Take Aim at Judicial Recusals

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