Courtroom access
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L.A. judge opens juvenile courts to news organizations
Los Angeles County Juvenile Court proceedings will be open to regular media coverage, but not to the public, unless a… -
First Amendment protects access to civil courts in S. Dak.
In a landmark ruling that grants the media and public a qualified First Amendment right of access to civil trials… -
Appeals court keeps material witness records sealed
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled in its June 24 decision in U.S. v. Brice… -
High court: Public has right to attend contempt hearings
Banning the media and public from a juror contempt hearing violates the First Amendment-based right of public access to criminal… -
Kansas court opens jury selection to media
The Kansas judge who will preside over the murder trial of the man charged with killing a prominent abortion doctor… -
Federal court in Virginia allows reporter to use laptop, cell phone
The Roanoke Times reports that the newspaper received special permission to use a netbook and cell phone to blog during… -
Pentagon cited for thwarting Guantanamo access
A federal judge held the Defense Department in contempt of court Thursday because it disobeyed a court order to videotape… -
Court says digital recording doesn't count as a record
A Florida appeals court on Wednesday refused the Tampa Tribune's request for an audio recording of a sentencing hearing. Although the court in question relied… -
Attorney in Richmond Newspapers case dies
The attorney who represented the Richmond Times-Dispatch in the landmark First Amendment case guaranteeing the public a right of access… -
ACLU challenges censorship of torture allegations
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a motion Friday to stop the censorship of torture and abuse allegations that have…