'In our age, when social media can instantly spread rumor and false information on a grand scale, the public’s need to understand our government, and the protections it provides, is ever more vital,'' Roberts wrote.
Judges must continue promoting public confidence in the judiciary, through their rulings and civic outreach, he said.
The chief justice also paid homage to retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who founded the group iCivics to promote civic education in schools through free, educational online games. Justice Sonia Sotomayor now works with the group. But in the course of lauding the availability of court opinions online, mock trials put on by federal courts and learning centers in several courthouses, Roberts omitted any mention of the live video or audio that several courts of appeal. including Garland's, routinely make available to the public. The Supreme Court does not, instead posting audio of arguments online at the end of the week.
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