Supreme Court will start hearing cases by teleconference

The Supreme Court will start conducting oral arguments over teleconference, a major change spurred by the novel coronavirus pandemic. For six days in May, the court will hear cases that were postponed last month, including some related to President Donald Trump’s tax returns. It will also stream a live audio feed — another first for the court.

The court hasn’t set dates for the 10 cases it will hear, but they’ll be scheduled sometime on May 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, and 13th. A press release says they’ll be conducted over “telephone conference,” which probably means audio-only arguments, given the court’s resistance to cameras in the courtroom. Justices and counsel will all participate remotely to maintain their distance during the...

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