The justice may as well have asked him if he didn't think "nineteen" was a prettier word than "seven."

Some justices asked the city's lawyer why the program had been used only in the public hospital, which serves a largely poor, black population.

The justice asked, "Can the church be the sole judge of this?"

However, sensing Domingos' fear, the justices asked to see for themselves.

When the justice asked to no one in particular, "Do we have a gag somewhere we can put on him?"

Restorative justice often asks three main questions: What happened?

You are all gentlemen," he continued, "your appearance does you that much justice, and I ask for no better security.

The justices asked him to distinguish the two acts.

The justice has asked the Court of Appeals to reject the recommendation.

For the first time, the argument transcripts will identify the justices asking questions, rather than simply using the word "Question."