Sotomayor Reverses Stance, Now Says Cameras Could Limit Supreme Court Engagement
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Sotomayor suggested cameras could hinder some conversations from taking place, pointing to cameras allowed in Senate and House.
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She said with cameras, senators felt less obligation to sit and engage with colleagues, limiting spontaneous conversations.
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In 2009 hearings Sotomayor had positive view on courtroom cameras, but later in 2013 reversed her stance.
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She described seeing Senators not truly listening or engaging in debates because staffers monitored cameras for them.
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Sotomayor argued Supreme Court avoids such issues given justices are together hearing cases, engaging each other's thoughts directly.