Supreme Court Will Hold Teleconference Hearings In May

The Supreme Court postponed its March and April hearings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will now conduct remote hearings for 10 cases from May 4th to May 13th, involving all parties participating via phone. Key cases include President Trump's tax return subpoenas and Electoral College voting. This marks the first time the Court will livestream its hearings, a significant change as it traditionally restricts camera access. The last non-DC hearings were in 2001 due to an Anthrax scare. All justices are reportedly healthy.

Why were the Supreme Court's March and April hearings postponed?

• Because of a lack of cases

• Due to a natural disaster

• Because of the COVID-19 pandemic

• Due to a government shutdown

What is one of the cases the Supreme Court will hear remotely?

• A case about environmental regulations

• A case about healthcare reform

• A case about immigration policies

• A case about President Trump's tax returns

What is significant about the Supreme Court's decision to livestream its hearings?

• It is the first time the court has ever livestreamed its hearings

• It is the first time the court has held hearings outside of DC

• It is the first time the court has allowed cameras in the courtroom

• It is the first time the court has made recordings available

When was the last time the Supreme Court held hearings outside of Washington, DC?

• In 2010 due to a security breach

• In 2005 due to a power outage

• In 2001 due to an Anthrax threat

• In 1999 due to a hurricane

What did the Supreme Court spokesperson say about the justices' health?

• Some justices are in quarantine

• All justices are currently unwell

• The health status of the justices is unknown

• All justices are healthy amid the pandemic