Where do I find information about courtroom seating and attending oral arguments?
All oral arguments are open to the public, but seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Before a session begins, visitors who would like to attend oral argument may form a single line on the plaza in front of the building. At approximately 9:30 a.m., police officers will begin to seat those who wish to attend an entire argument. Shortly thereafter, police officers will also begin a “three-minute line,” which provides visitors the option to observe the Court in session for a brief period of time. Please note that three-minute seating is NOT available during non-argument Court sessions. These sessions are open to the public and seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. For additional details, see Courtroom Seating and the Visitor’s Guide to Oral Argument.
