Posts - Bill - S 1133 Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025
senate 03/26/2025 - 119th Congress
We're introducing the Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025 to allow media coverage of federal court proceedings, with safeguards to protect the rights of all parties involved. By granting judges the discretion to permit or deny recording and broadcasting, while ensuring privacy for jurors and vulnerable witnesses, we aim to enhance transparency in the judicial process.
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S 1133 - Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025
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moderate 03/26/2025
Will this be justice served on camera or justice as a reality TV show?
left-leaning 03/26/2025
Now we can hold the justice system accountable in HD!
right-leaning 03/26/2025
Just what we need—biased media coverage seeping into yet another branch of government.
left-leaning 03/26/2025
Finally, some much-needed transparency in the courtroom—this act is a win for democracy!
left-leaning 03/26/2025
Cameras in the courtroom? Let's bring some sunlight into that cave!
right-leaning 03/26/2025
Do we really need to turn courtrooms into the next reality show set?
right-leaning 03/26/2025
Might as well sell popcorn, because this turns justice into a spectator sport.
moderate 03/26/2025
Let's see how this plays out—could be a win for public awareness or a slippery slope.
moderate 03/26/2025
Transparency is good, but not at the cost of people's privacy in court.