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WEBThe Court convenes for a session in the Courtroom at 10 a.m. The session begins with the announcement of opinions - decisions in argued cases - followed by the swearing in of new members to the Bar of the Supreme Court. These sessions, which typically last 15-30 minutes, are open to the public.
Opinions - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBThe most well-known opinions are those released or announced in cases in which the Court has heard oral argument. Each opinion sets out the Court’s judgment and its reasoning and may include the majority or principal opinion as well as …
Current Members - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBCurrent Members. John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States, was born in Buffalo, New York, January 27, 1955. He married Jane Sullivan in 1996 and they have two children - Josephine and Jack. He received an A.B. from Harvard College in 1976 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1979.
Justices - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBNine Justices make up the current Supreme Court: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr., is the 17th Chief Justice of the United States, and there have been 104 Associate Justices in the Court’s history.
Opinions of the Court - 2022 - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBOpinions of the Court - 2022. The opinions collected here are those issued during October Term 2022 (October 3, 2022, through October 1, 2023). Opinions are posted on the website upon release in slip opinion format.
Docket Search - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBThe docket provided here contains complete information regarding the status of cases filed since the beginning of the 2001 Term. Users can search for the docket in a particular case by using a Supreme Court docket number, a case name, or other words or numbers included on a docket report.
Oral Arguments - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBOral Arguments. The Court holds oral argument in about 70-80 cases each year. The arguments are an opportunity for the Justices to ask questions directly of the attorneys representing the parties to the case, and for the attorneys to highlight arguments that they view as particularly important.
About the Court - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBAs the final arbiter of the law, the Court is charged with ensuring the American people the promise of equal justice under law and, thereby, also functions as guardian and interpreter of the Constitution.
Opinions of the Court - 2023 - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBOpinions of the Court - 2023. The opinions collected here are those issued during October Term 2023 (October 2, 2023, through October 6, 2024). Opinions are posted on the website upon release in slip opinion format.
Contact Us - Supreme Court of the United States
WEBGeneral Contact Information: U.S. Mail: Supreme Court of the United States. 1 First Street, NE. Washington, DC 20543. Telephone: 202-479-3000. TTY: 202-479-3472. (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) For technical questions or to report problems with this website, email: Webmaster.