Oral argument is the only moment all justices focus on a single case.

Evidence

Although oral argument can be a harrowing experience, it also provides a unique opportunity. As Chief Justice William Rehnquist has observed, “It is the only time before conference discussion of the case later in the week when all of the judges are expected to sit on the bench and concentrate on one particular case.” — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 938

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Broader Connections

• Oral argument functions as the justices’ focused interrogation, not a set speech #expands (0.78) — G. Alan Tarr, Judicial Process and Judicial…, 1550