The Supreme Court is expected to be closed to the public due to the government shutdown over the weekend.
The high court may have to close its doors to the public on Saturday if the government shutdown continues.
“As a result, the Supreme Court Building will be closed to the public until further notice. The Building will remain open for official business,” the high court’s spokesperson said.
“The Supreme Court will continue to conduct essential work such as hearing oral arguments, issuing orders and opinions, processing case filings, and providing police and building support needed for those operations.”
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts announced Friday it would lose funding after Oct. 20.
Courts will be allowed to perform only essential work, plus activities specifically required by federal law or to carry out Article III of the Constitution.
Employees who aren’t involved in the official activities can expect to be furloughed, while essential employees will have to work without pay.
The shutdown began Oct. 1 when federal funds ran out on Oct. 1. The shutdown has continued as Senate Democrats filibuster a short-term spending bill to fund the government, demanding the inclusion of added spending to extend pandemic-era enhanced Obamacare subsidies and other measures.
The longest shutdown in history was 35 days during President Trump’s first term.
• Stephen Dinan contributed to this story.
• Alex Swoyer can be reached at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com.
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