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Expanding the Bench, Physically

Congress may pack the Court. But how will everyone fit on the bench?

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If the Supreme Court is expanded to eleven members, where would everyone sit? As things stand now, the Justices have some breathing room between them. They can recline, move from side-to-side, and chat with their neighbors. But it would get cozy by sliding in two more chairs.

Plus, in the COVID-era, will the Justices install plexiglass shields between their stations?