First, there are usually no cameras in federal courts, period. You can argue all you want, but federal courts are mandated by the Constitution so it is up to the Ninth Circuit or the Supremes to decide. If you would like, you may start a revolution today and overturn 300+ years of American jurisprudence. Otherwise, you are SOL.

And let’s reflect for a moment. Are televised trials a good idea? Law is not exactly a reality TV show. It is a complicated process whereby much of what is important occurs off-camera. Thus, the camera focuses only on courtroom activity and skews reality. The public tends to focus on what goes on in front of the cameras, which is not always the real story. Plus, TV leads lawyers to theatrics (perish the thought !) because it makes for good television. Johnny Cochrane, anyone?

Good television is not always good justice. Just sayin….

First, there are usually no cameras in federal courts, period. You can argue all you want, but federal courts are mandated by the Constitution so it is up to the Ninth Circuit or the Supremes to decide. If you would like, you may start a revolution today and overturn 300+ years of American jurisprudence. Otherwise, you are SOL.

And let’s reflect for a moment. Are televised trials a good idea? Law is not exactly a reality TV show. It is a complicated process whereby much of what is important occurs off-camera. Thus, the camera focuses only on courtroom activity and skews reality. The public tends to focus on what goes on in front of the cameras, which is not always the real story. Plus, TV leads lawyers to theatrics (perish the thought !) because it makes for good television. Johnny Cochrane, anyone?

Good television is not always good justice. Just sayin….