Ahead of former president Donald Trump's court appearance Tuesday, New York lawmakers are calling for cameras to be allowed inside courtrooms.
They're pushing for the passage of a newly proposed bill.
"The American public has the right to witness history, and the media has a duty and responsibility to share this trial with the world. I urge Governor Hochul and all the legislative leaders to take swift and decisive action to ensure our legislation is passed in the budget this week," said Sen.Officials call the current law"outdated," adding New York is one of only two states, including Louisiana, that bans trial recordings.
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