Judges and Judiciary,
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California Supreme Court
Mar. 26, 2020
First Amendment group urges chief justice to maintain court access during virus
Advocates for the media and other organizations sent a letter to California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye on Wednesday asking her to take steps to ensure public access is maintained even as courtrooms around the state shut down due to fears about the coronavirus.
Advocates for the media and other organizations sent a letter to California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye on Wednesday asking her to take steps to ensure public access is maintained even as courtrooms around the state shut down due to fears about the coronavirus.
"While courts are closing buildings, halting proceedings and holding some hearings telephonically, we are concerned members of the press and public will face insurmou...
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