I arrived at the sidewalk around 3 P.M. on November 7, 2011 — first in line!
Went inside the Court to see the first-floor exhibits, came back at 3:30. Sat by myself for seven profitable hours.
My first companion arrived around 10:30. There were five of us by 1 A.M. or so. Several more trickled in via cab rides throughout the early morning. The real stampede began when Metro began operating at 5 A.M. These were taken just after sunrise:
On the plaza, after the first fifty received tickets:
My precious:
Preparing to descend those magical steps after the second argument concluded:
2-4 discourse on the elements:
A random observation: Michael Dreeben has now appeared before the Court in Jones v. United States (2000) and United States v. Jones as counsel for the government.
Rice on History 
You are doing God’s (and Mike Sacks’) work. Nice of you to share. Hope you return for more of the same. Consider adding videos as to why people would endure such hardship.
see new video. What hardship? 🙂
Daniel, I would like to see a picture of your camping supplies. Looks like it was FREEZING! Did you bring a sleeping bag, portable heater, butane torch? Something to give warmth??????
no photos of the complete garb, unfortunately. I credit multiple layers and a fancy manscarf for my continued survival!
Question: what does one do for a bathroom during all that waiting time?
Walk to Union Station. It’s a 30-minute round trip, but it’s also a great way to stretch your legs and warm up for a bit. Plus Au Bon Pain is open all night.
Didn’t you lose your place in the line? Or were the people kind enough to save your spot?
Everyone’s in the same boat. I’ve never heard of anyone getting booted for going to the bathroom, grabbing something to eat, etc.
What is the policy regarding your backpack, sleeping bag, chair, etc. while attending the argument? Can you bring it in with you? Is there a coat/item check?
There is a coat-check service. You’re allowed to bring pen and paper into the Court, but virtually everything else has to be stored in lockers (50 cents each, only quarters accepted). A friend of mine had to throw her lawn chair away because it wouldn’t fit in the lockers.
What a great experience! Bracketed by two beautiful buildings and enjoying great dialog., the only way to hear your first oral arguments.
Thanks #19
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