Further Thoughts on Justice Barrett's Recusal in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond

Justice Barrett is an adjunct professor at Notre Dame Law School , earning nearly $15,000 from the law school.

Barrett is godmother of one of the Garnett 's children.

ABC News raised this point in the context of the case, with the suggestion that Barrett should have recused from the case.

Dean Obeidallah : We do not know why Justice Barrett recused, as she did not explain the reason for her recusal.

He says Barrett may not have thought she could adjudicate this case fairly in light of her relationship with Garnett .

Obeydallah: Any case involving Garnett , should it reach the Supreme Court , might trigger a recusal risk.

He writes that Barrett 's recusal will create uncomfortable situations for Justices Thomas in particular.