Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2019 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.
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesEvidence and witnessesFederal appellate courtsFederal district courtsJudicial procedure and administrationPhotography and imagingSound recordingSupreme CourtTelevision and film
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2019
USA116th CongressS-770| Senate
| Updated: 3/13/2019
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2019 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.
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesEvidence and witnessesFederal appellate courtsFederal district courtsJudicial procedure and administrationPhotography and imagingSound recordingSupreme CourtTelevision and film