The high court returned to in-person arguments in October, but a recent surge in COVID cases due to the omicron variant has the justices split over safety protocols.
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Since Gorsuch, who sits next to Sotomayor on the bench, has refused to wear a mask, Sotomayor has been tuning into arguments remotely from her chambers at the Supreme Court building. Sotomayor, 67, has also been taking part in conferences remotely this month, a Supreme Court spokeswoman confirmed. Those closed-door meetings are where the justices discuss cases among themselves.
Gorsuch, through the court, has not responded to several requests about his decision to not wear a mask in the courtroom. Sotomayor’s concerns over the spread of COVID in the courtroom aren’t unfounded. Last Tuesday, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, the oldest member of the court, also participated in oral arguments remotelyJohn Fritze contributed to this reporting.Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions.
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