It’s Wednesday, March 12th. I’ve cleared off my afternoon calendar. Today’s the day that Caperton v. A.T. Massey is to be re-argued before the Supreme Court. Arguments are supposed to start at 2:00 p.m.
You can find the briefs for the case here.
Circuit Judges Fred Fox and Don Cookman have been appointed to replace Justices Starcher and Maynard, respectively. It’ll be interesting to see if they take an active role in deciding the case, or if they sit quietly and defer to the whims of Justice Davis and Justice “Who is Brent Benjamin.”
Get some popcorn and a cold fizzy beverage and kick back in front of your computer to watch live video of the arguments.
But, if you don’t see the video live, you’re out of luck. The court doesn’t record argument sessions; that’s the kind of stuff that might get used in an election to make a justice look bad.
Don’t believe me? Watch a few sessions, and count how often Spike Maynard leaves the bench to make phone calls, and how often he leaves early for lunch — while lawyers are still arguing their cases. Believe me, its not only rude, but it could make for a devastating campaign ad.
Which is precisely why the court doesn’t record oral argument sessions.
