U.S. Supreme Court Justices Notes Become Public

The video discusses the intriguing notes exchanged among Supreme Court justices during oral arguments, as researched by Professor Timothy Johnson. These notes reveal the justices' personal interests and observations, such as Justice Stewart's love for baseball and Chief Justice Burger's courtroom concerns. The notes, primarily from Justice Blackmun's papers, are available at the Library of Congress and other repositories. Notably, Justice Blackmun graded oral arguments, which were good predictors of case outcomes.

What unique insight does Professor Timothy Johnson provide about Supreme Court justices during oral arguments?

• Their favorite legal cases

• Their personal hobbies and interests

• Their secret voting patterns

• Their financial investments

Which justice was known for his interest in baseball scores during court sessions?

• Justice Powell

• Justice Stewart

• Justice Rehnquist

• Justice Blackmun

Where are the majority of the justices' notes, including those of Justice Blackmun, stored?

• The Library of Congress

• The College of William and Mary

• The Hoover Institute

• The University of Minnesota

What surprising activity did Justice Blackmun engage in during oral arguments?

• He sketched the courtroom

• He graded the attorneys

• He wrote poetry

• He composed music

What did the analysis of Justice Blackmun's grades reveal?

• They were good predictors of case outcomes

• They were biased towards certain attorneys

• They were unrelated to case outcomes

• They were based on personal preferences