C-SPAN Seeks To Broadcast Birthright Case Arguments

Politico reports:

C-SPAN asked the Supreme Court to broadcast upcoming oral arguments on the federal government’s challenge to rulings blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order challenging birthright citizenship.

The Supreme Court has a long-standing rule against allowing cameras in the courtroom. But during the 2020 pandemic, the court provided a live audio stream of arguments — a practice the high court continued even once in-person arguments resumed.

“This case holds profound national significance,” read a letter from Sam Feist, the network’s chief executive officer, that was posted by the broadcaster Wednesday. “Its implications — legal, political, and personal — will affect millions of Americans. In light of this, we believe the public interest is best served through live television coverage of the proceedings.”

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C-SPAN Request to Chief Justice Roberts to Televise Birthright Citizenship U.S. Supreme Court Oral Argument https://t.co/yd8PMURXkF #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/XoWqODHDpp

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