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The United States Supreme Court and the World Wide Web. (Cases, Controversy, and the Court).
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January 1, 2002|
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HOW CAN a person get a copy of a recent United States Supreme Court opinion, the briefs that were submitted to the Court, or a recording--at least a transcript--of the oral arguments?
Back in the early 1990s--that is, before the days of the World Wide Web--there was a simple answer: "With great difficulty." A person could pay for access to a specialized legal database or subscribe to one of the Court reporting services, which, for a hefty fee, would send regular updates on the Court's work.
Of course, there were always the timely and reliable stories filed ...
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