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Supreme Court Proceedings on TV: Increased Transparency for Citizens

This act allows television coverage of Supreme Court proceedings, making the judicial process more accessible to the public. Citizens will be able to watch important legal decisions unfold, increasing transparency. Exceptions to coverage are only permitted to protect the rights of parties involved.
Key points
The Supreme Court must permit television coverage of all open sessions.
Coverage can only be stopped if a majority of justices decide it would violate due process rights of parties.
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Additional Information
Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Print number: S 1146
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2025-03-26