This report provides a historical view of the audiovisual coverage prohibition in New York’s courts; includes a comprehensive survey of all 50 states and the District of Columbia concerning audiovisual coverage of courtroom proceedings; and evaluates in-court camera use on an issue-by-issue basis, including considerations relating to racial justice, judicial transparency, and the interests of litigants and the public.
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When Covid-19 hit, the New York City Family Court came to a screeching halt for thousands of vulnerable families with children, revealing “deep inequities” and technical shortcomings that predated the pandemic, according to a report prepared by the NYC Bar Association and The Fund for Modern Courts.
As she was sworn in for a full term on Sunday, Gov. Kathy Hochul continued to push a theme of working together in the often fractious world of New York politics.
But despite the talk of unity, Hochul is still facing a potential battle over the confirmation of her nominee to lead the state’s top court amid growing opposition from members of her own party.