The U.S. Supreme Court doesn't want its first-ever livestreamed oral arguments by teleconference to be a messy free-for-all. Typically, during in-person oral arguments, any justice can ask questions at any time -- a dynamic that often creates a spirited back-and-forth along the bench. After brief
The U.S. Supreme Court doesn't want its first-ever livestreamed oral arguments by teleconference to be a messy free-for-all.
They will take turns questioning opposing counsel in order of seniority, according to guidelines for the sessions released Tuesday by the court.Typically, during in-person oral arguments, any justice can ask questions at any time -- a dynamic that often creates a spirited back-and-forth along the bench.
"If there is time remaining once all Justices have had the opportunity to question counsel, there may be additional questioning," the court said of the new format.
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