In Texas abortion cases, hints of new Supreme Court transparency

As it hears two key cases and wades deeper into what’s poised to be a scrutinized term, the U.S. high court appears also to be more responsive to a public call for greater transparency.

In a marathon three hours of oral arguments today, the United States Supreme Court continued its rapid handling of a controversial Texas law that effectively outlaws abortion in the state.

The constitutional right to abortion is not at issue, but two cases brought in front of the court at breakneck speed still raise significant questions about...