The justices sat for the final oral arguments of the term in last week’s hearing on birthright citizenship, capping seven months of hearings and plenty of memorable moments.
Since the days of Daniel Webster, the well of the U.S. Supreme Court has been the preeminent stage for lawyers to display their rhetorical skills of persuasion and knowledge about the most pressing legal questions of the day. This term was no exception, as the court delved into questions about nationwide injunctions, LGBTQ rights, religious liberty and more.