Undercover recordings of Supreme Court Justices
Liberal filmmaker Lauren Windsor recorded Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito without their knowledge at a dinner event and published the audio files, prompting an outcry from Democrats against the Supreme Court. Legal experts say the recordings demonstrate nothing that suggests a lack of impartiality.
Key Points
- Liberal filmmaker recorded Justices Alito and Roberts at a dinner event
- Recordings published by Rolling Stone sparked controversy
- Legal experts say recordings do not suggest lack of impartiality
Pros
- Transparency in conversations of public figures
- Prompted discussions on ethics standards at the Supreme Court
Cons
- Privacy invasion of Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito