Bill to allows cameras in federal courtrooms advances 
Published: April 14, 2011
Tags: cameras, courtroom visuals, video
WASHINGTON - Legislation that would give chief judges in federal trial and appellate courts the right to decide whether cameras would be allowed in court proceedings has been advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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