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S. 818

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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2021
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Floor Vote
Latest Action · June 24, 2021
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
March 18, 2021
Cosponsors (6)
5D 1R
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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2021 This bill establishes a framework to allow federal court proceedings—in district courts, in circuit courts, and at the Supreme Court—to be photographed, recorded, broadcast, or televised. Specifically, it authorizes the presiding judge to permit media coverage of court proceedings, subject to requirements and limitations.

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