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Same-day audio for high court gay marriage cases
Source: AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will release audio recordings of next week’s arguments in two gay marriage cases just a few hours after they conclude.
The court will post audio files and transcripts on its website (http://www.supremecourt.gov ) roughly two hours after the end of the proceedings on March 26 and March 27.
The justices will hear arguments over California’s ban on same-sex marriage on Tuesday and the federal Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday.
The justices have never allowed cameras inside the courtroom, but occasionally provide same-day audio for cases with unusually high public interest.
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Read more: http://www.salon.com/2013/03/19/same_day_audio_for_high_court_gay_marriage_cases/