U.S. Supreme Court Justices Notes Become Public

The video discusses the intriguing notes exchanged among Supreme Court justices during oral arguments, as researched by Professor Timothy Johnson. These notes reveal the justices' personal interests and observations, such as Justice Stewart's love for baseball and Chief Justice Burger's courtroom concerns. The notes, primarily from Justice Blackmun's papers, are available at the Library of Congress and other repositories. Notably, Justice Blackmun graded oral arguments, which were good predictors of case outcomes.

How did Justice Stewart's interests influence his interactions during oral arguments?

What does the availability of justices' notes at the Library of Congress signify about transparency in the judicial process?