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The Court’s Reporters

More Perfect by WNYC Studios

May 25, 202300:35:04History

Unlike other branches of government, the Supreme Court operates with almost no oversight. No cameras are allowed in the courtroom, no binding code of ethics, and records of their activities are incredibly hard to get. So...

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The Court’s Reporters is an episode from More Perfect by WNYC Studios. Unlike other branches of government, the Supreme Court operates with almost no oversight. No cameras are allowed in the courtroom, no binding code of ethics, and records...

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