Supreme Court Postpones Oral Arguments

Supreme Court Postpones Oral Arguments

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The High Court postponed cases for the first time in over a century due to COVID-19, affecting sessions from March 23rd to April 1st. This is the first postponement in 102 years, with historical precedents during the Spanish flu and yellow fever epidemics. High profile cases, including those involving President Trump's financial records, are impacted. The court is exploring rescheduling options and will hold private conferences, possibly with remote participation.

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What public health precautions were mentioned in relation to the postponement of the court arguments?

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What significant event led the High Court to postpone arguments for the first time in 102 years?

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How did the Spanish flu epidemic affect the High Court in October 1918?

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What were the high-profile cases scheduled for the session that was postponed?

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What options did the High Court mention regarding the rescheduling of the postponed cases?

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