The name of the bill is an apparent reference to Louis Brandeis' remark that "sunshine is the best disinfectant" for ill-doings.
[1] The proposed act relates to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53, which states, "Except as otherwise provided by a statute or these rules, the court must not permit the taking of photographs in the courtroom during judicial proceedings or the broadcasting of judicial proceedings from the courtroom.
In Congressional testimony, Ted Poe stated: When I was Assistant District Attorney, I spent my career trying criminal cases, and based on my experiences, I actually feel the cameras in the courtroom benefit a defendant.
It ensures professionalism by the lawyers and the judge, and a camera in the courtroom protects the defendant’s right to a public trial.
He also expressed concern that televising trials could increase the incidence of threats against federal judges.