Judges and Judiciary
Jan. 8, 2026
California lawmaker proposes bill to protect media access to courts
AB 1544 follows incidents in which journalists were barred from immigration court proceedings, raising questions about state authority over federal courts.
Spurred by federal authorities barring media access to immigration courts, a California Assembly member has introduced a new bill intended to enshrine media access to court proceedings that are open to the public. It remains unclear, however, whether state lawmakers can mandate access to federal proceedings.
Assembly Member Maggy Krell, D-Sacramento, introduced Assembly Bill 1544 on Monday. In June, federal agents barred members of the media from immigration proceedings at the Joh...
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