USS Nimitz C-SPAN took a look at the, USS Nimitz, a nuclear powered aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego. In February 2001, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit permitted a live, audio feed of the oral argument in the case United States v. Microsoft Corporation. This was the first time that this court had allowed a broadcast of its proceedings. The oral argument took place before an en banc panel of judges, which means by the full court.
Many appellate courts sit in parts or divisions of three judges.
But sometimes at the request of one of the parties to the case, the Court will consider the matter by all the judges on the Court. Many judges, however, recused themselves from this case. Read Chat Transcript and learn more about the case with American University Law Professor John Baker Discuss the Microsoft Case and recent decision. Post your questions and comments. David Frederick , Assistant to US Solicitor General.