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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    You can listen in on Supreme Court arguments — for the first time in history

    The Supreme Court was on a two-month hiatus because of the coronavirus. Today, the justices reconvened to hear oral arguments in a conference call. That wasn’t the only first for the court today.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 4, 2020 • 1 min read

    The Supreme Court was on a two-month hiatus because of the coronavirus. Today, the justices reconvened to hear oral arguments in a conference call. That wasn’t the only first for the court today. The public was able to listen in on the arguments too. This is a monumental step for the notoriously traditional and secretive court.

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    4 of 5
    Lawsuit demands refunds from UC, Cal State
    1. 0:00Students sue UC, Cal State for unused campus facility fees
    2. 7:25As COVID-19 makes college uncertain in the fall, students consider taking a year off
    3. 17:32School starts in August for LAUSD, but may still be online
    4. 26:39You can listen in on Supreme Court arguments — for the first time in historyYou’re reading this
    5. 36:11Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, the Emperor: ‘Star Wars’ villains get the best music
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