The justices returned for the first argument of the new term concerning unemployment benefits in Alabama during the coronavirus pandemic, signaling their methodical approach to deliberation.
The case opened a window onto the justices' mood and methods, as their interrogation of lawyers indicated a serious and diligent approach to the legal intricacies involved.
Claimants described the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling as 'positively Kafkaesque', highlighting the absurdity of requiring them to wait for administrative remedies before seeking redress.
Despite a brief moment of levity between Justices Kagan and Kavanaugh, the overall atmosphere among the justices was one of dour seriousness as they tackled the complex case.
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