Supreme Court livestreams hearings for first time. Three questions.

History will be made Monday when, for the first time, oral arguments at the United States Supreme Court are broadcast live to the public.

Numerous state and federal courts have been livestreaming arguments for years – and have expanded the practice during the pandemic. But to the frustration of transparency advocates, the technophobic Supreme Court had resisted calls to follow suit. This month, however, the justices will hear arguments in 10 cases via

Why did the court change now?Why has the court been so hesitant?Will streamed hearings continue after the pandemic?