When (if ever) it’s appropriate to make jokes, take selfies, or curse before the court

A recent oral argument at the court has raised questions about what behavior is acceptable during proceedings. An incident occurred last month during the case of Mullin v. Doe, involving a challenge to the Trump administration's effort to revoke deportation protections for Haitian nationals. The incident involved an attorney making a remark that was considered inappropriate. The attorney, Geoffrey Pipoly, represents the Haitian nationals in the case. Further details about the incident and the case are available from SCOTUSblog, which reported on the oral argument and the attorney's comment.