The Supreme Court announced Friday it will continue hearing arguments in cases over the telephone for at least the rest of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
In a press release from the court’s Public Information Office, the court indicated that, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the justices and lawyers will participate in the arguments scheduled for the November and December arguments sessions remotely, with live audio available to the public. “The Court will hear all oral arguments scheduled for the November and December sessions by telephone conference, following the same format used for the October teleconference arguments.” The statement added that, “The Court will continue to closely monitor public health guidance in determining plans for the January argument session,” which begins on January 11, 2021.