You might be asking: Why, in 2021, would the court be so hesitant when it comes to technology in the courtroom? Despite decades of televised court hearings from state courts, the federal court system has been slow to allow the broadcasting of court proceedings. One point of view is that when proceedings are broadcast to the public, it affects the privacy of the parties and distracts from the process, which might affect a fair trial. Another point of view: The courts belong to the public and all citizens should have the ability to see what happens in them.

Source: Washington Post May 03, 2021 14:30 UTC