Supreme Court arguments can drag on. Chief Justice Roberts is considering some change

NPR | By Carrie Johnson

Published September 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM EDT

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Chief Justice John Roberts says he's thinking about how to dial back extra-long oral arguments at the Supreme Court.

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Carrie Johnson is a Supreme Court and Justice Correspondent for NPR. She covers a variety of stories about justice issues, law enforcement, and legal affairs for NPR’s flagship programs and podcasts.