Supreme Court Press Corps Request for Live Streaming of Opinion Announcements

SOURCE www.npr.org
Members of the Supreme Court press corps are requesting Chief Justice John Roberts to stream online the audio of the court's opinions and oral dissents, as they believe it is important for the public to hear directly from the justices on significant decisions being made.

Key Points

  • Request for live streaming of opinion announcements by the Supreme Court press corps
  • Historical context of the court's live streaming of oral arguments during the pandemic
  • Argument for greater understanding and appreciation of the court's final decisions

Pros

  • Allows the public to hear directly from the justices on significant court decisions
  • Increases accessibility and transparency of the Supreme Court's work

Cons

  • May lead to misinterpretation of opinions if not read in their entirety