Lengthy arguments have to do with a change the justices made to their argument style tied to the coronavirus pandemic, leading to the justices asking more questions.
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When lawyers argue before the Supreme Court, a small white light goes on to tell them when their time is almost expired and then a red light signals when they should stop. But arguments this term are extending well beyond the red light s cue, and on many days it s long past lunchtime before the court breaks. The change started during the coronavirus pandemic with the justices asking more questions.
When lawyers argue before the Supreme Court, a small white light goes on to tell them when their time is almost expired and then a red light signals when they should stop.