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Re:Charles Lindbergh is the reason the U.S. doesn't have cam... by jamestimmins on Saturday October 17, 2020 @03:03AM (#24808007)
I'm surprised that there are spectators in the room. I always assumed that Supreme Court sessions only included the judges and lawyers.
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Re:Charles Lindbergh is the reason the U.S. doesn't have cam... by bluGill on Saturday October 17, 2020 @01:22PM (#24811527)
In the constitution you have the right to a public trial. It is an easy argument that your appeal is part of your trial even if you are not there yourself.
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Re:Charles Lindbergh is the reason the U.S. doesn't have cam... by dehrmann on Saturday October 17, 2020 @12:53PM (#24811280)
I'd be surprised if something so important weren't open to the public.

> All oral arguments are open to the public, but seating is limited and on a first-come, first-seated basis.

https://www.supremecourt.gov/visiting/visitorsguidetooralarg...

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