Back on the Bench, the Supreme Court Faces a Blockbuster Term

Justice Breyer says return to in-person Supreme Court arguments is a 'big improvement'

By Devan Cole, CNN

Consequential Supreme Court term begins

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court returned to the courtroom Monday for the start of a momentous new term, after a nearly 19-month absence because of the coronavirus pandemic. Abortion, guns and religion all are on the agenda.

Supreme Court justices return to court for new term

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has begun a momentous new term, back in the courtroom after a nearly 19-month absence because of the coronavirus pandemic. Stay on top of breaking news and weather with the FOX8 mobile app. Abortion, guns and religion all are on the agenda for a court with a rightward tilt, including three justices appointed by former President Donald Trump.Eight of the nine justices took the bench at 10 a.m. EDT Monday fo…

Supreme Court begins pivotal new term with first in-person arguments since the Covid pandemic began

The session also marked the first time Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the newest member of the court and the third appointee of former President Donald Trump, heard arguments in person.

Supreme Court term begins with first in-person arguments of COVID-19 era

The Supreme Court is back, but things aren’t totally the same.The justices returned to in-person arguments for the start of the high court’s new term Monday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed the courthouse to the public 18 months ago.Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. opened the term in the courtroom without mentioning that, or the pandemic at all. He noted that Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh would participate over the telephone, …

What’s old is new again: Justices back at court for new term

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has begun a momentous new term, back in the courtroom after a nearly 19-month absence because of the coronavirus pandemic. Abortion, guns, and religion all are o…