Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2005

The Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2005 would grant federal judges the authority to allow cameras and electronic broadcasting in U.S. appellate and district court proceedings. To protect the privacy of individuals, the bill requires courts to obscure the faces and voices of witnesses who request anonymity. This legislation aims to increase public access to the federal judiciary by allowing citizens to observe trials and legal arguments through television or internet broadcasts rather than requiring physical attendance at a courthouse.