S 833
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2023
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The Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2023 aims to increase transparency in federal court proceedings by allowing media coverage, including photography, recording, broadcasting, and television, subject to judicial discretion. The presiding judge of both appellate and district courts can permit such coverage, but must consider potential violations of due process rights. Specific provisions address the obscuring of witness identities, particularly for vulnerable witnesses, and establish guidelines for media use within the courtroom.
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