The first question at oral arguments this morning was asked by Justice Clarence Thomas, which suggests he will continue to ask questions even though they’re back in the courtroom! (He was largely silent until they went telephonic.)
Here is Chief Justice Roberts formally closing out the last term and kicking off the new one from inside the courtroom. He also notes that Justice Kavanaugh will participate remotely and welcomes the new Marshal of the Supreme Court, Colonel Gail Curley.
This is standard administrative stuff you hear when you attend oral arguments in person. It’s just neat to hear it livestreamed from inside the courtroom for the first time. In the bad old days, SCOTUS did not include it when providing post-argument audio.
Can anyone tell what Breyer is whispering here?! (I think it’s Breyer because it sounds like him and he loves to whisper-chat during arguments.)
Here is a classic Breyer question that lasts 80 seconds and concludes with: “… so you have a lot to explain to me, unfortunately, and I will forgive you if you don’t.”
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