Timothy R. Johnson Livres

Focusing on the Supreme Court's decision-making process, the book explores how justices utilize oral arguments to inform their legal and policy decisions. It analyzes a wealth of primary sources, including legal briefs, transcripts, and internal notes, revealing that justices gather critical information about legal options, political preferences, and institutional rules during these proceedings. The work offers a comprehensive account of the strategic role oral arguments play in shaping judicial outcomes, highlighting an often-overlooked aspect of the Court's operations.

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Supreme Court livestreamed their oral arguments for the first time, an unprecedented shift that allowed access to proceedings in real time to the news media and public, alike.