An extraordinary closed-door oral argument that cleared an entire floor of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit last week is still a mystery, with only hints and speculation circulating about the issues and players involved.

Here is another unknown: What will happen if the case is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court? Will the justices clear their court chamber like the D.C. Circuit did, and leave the public and press outside, scratching their heads?

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