Members of the Supreme Court press corps publicly urged Chief Justice John Roberts to stream audio of the Court's opinions and dissents online, following an unanswered private request a year ago. Currently, only those physically present can hear the Court's announcements, while audio becomes available later. The letter emphasizes the importance of live audio access for public transparency, especially in combating misinformation. Notably, the Court had adopted live streaming for oral arguments during the pandemic, yet continues to bar it for opinion announcements, which the letter argues should be rectified to engage a wider audience.
The letter argues that while the justices would like people to read their opinions in their entirety for themselves, most people will not devote the hours needed to do that.
The justices speak directly to the American people on issues of extraordinary importance when they announce opinions, allowing the Court to counter misinformation.
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