Supreme Court Postpones April Arguments; 20 Cases Delayed (1)

April 3, 2020, 7:54 PM UTC

The U.S. Supreme Court postponed its April argument sitting, bringing its total number of delayed cases to 20 as the coronavirus outbreak continued to scuttle the justices’ plans.

The court said it will reschedule some of the 20 cases during its current term “if circumstances permit in light of public health and safety guidance” and will consider a “range of scheduling options and other alternatives” if courtroom arguments can’t be held. The court’s term normally runs through June.

The delayed cases include clashes over congressional and grand jury subpoenas for President Donald Trump’s financial records. The president’s critics are ...

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