US EditionC-SPAN asks Roberts to allow televised birthright citizenship arguments
- C-SPAN requested on May 7 that the Supreme Court allow cameras to televise the May 15 oral arguments on President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
- This request follows the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case after lower courts blocked the order with nationwide injunctions disputing its legality.
- C-SPAN CEO Sam Feist emphasized the case’s profound national significance and urged live coverage to enhance public understanding of constitutional and political issues.
- The executive order, signed January 20, 2025, claims the 14th Amendment does not grant citizenship universally, but lower courts say this contradicts longstanding Supreme Court precedent.
- Allowing televised arguments could increase transparency during a pivotal legal debate affecting millions, while the Supreme Court considers if nationwide injunctions against the order should remain.
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C-SPAN Asks Supreme Court to Air Citizenship Case
The Trump administration is gearing up for a critical immigration hearing before the Supreme Court over so-called “birthright citizenship.” It’s a contentious issue and one that has caught the attention of C-SPAN, which has asked the Supreme Court for permission to broadcast the court action, according to The Hill. It would be a far reach if the Court grants the request. Audio recordings of some proceedings have been allowed by the Court, but no…
C-SPAN Asks Supreme Court to Allow TV Coverage of Birthright Citizenship Case
C-SPAN is urging the Supreme Court to allow live video coverage of oral arguments next week regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. On May 7, the public-affairs cable television network made public a letter its CEO, Sam Feist, sent to Chief Justice John Roberts requesting that its cameras be allowed inside the courtroom on May 15 for the oral argument in Trump v. CASA Inc. Last month, the Supreme Court left …
Chief Justice Roberts: I was mistaken for John Boehner — and just rolled with it
Chief Justice John Roberts revealed a surprising anecdote during a C-SPAN discussion Wednesday about the challenges of being a public figure – and admitted he spent an entire evening pretending to be ex-House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH).The comments came Wednesday during a lighter moment as Roberts ...
Are We About To Get An Actual TV Broadcast Of Supreme Court Oral Arguments? - Above the Law
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! C-SPAN asked the Supreme Court to broadcast oral arguments in cases that challenge which Donald Trump executive order? Hint: Sam Feist, the network’s CEO wrote, “This case holds profound national significance. Its implications — legal, political, and personal — will affect millions of Americans. In light of this, we believe the public interest is best served through live televisi…
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