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.
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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