HR 5645
Eyes on the Courts Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Eyes on the Courts Act of 2020 aims to increase transparency in federal appellate court proceedings by allowing media coverage, such as photography, recording, and streaming, unless a judge determines it would violate a party’s due process rights or be against the interests of justice. The bill establishes procedures for determining when media coverage is permissible and outlines guidelines for managing media within the courtroom. It also prevents challenges to a judge’s decision to restrict media coverage through an interlocutory appeal. The Act will take effect after a 90-day period following its enactment.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Gerald E. Connolly
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