No camera allowed in hearing on new Arizona law

July 20, 2010 5:42 pm

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a request to let a TV camera into a court hearing Thursday that will center on whether Arizona's new immigration law ought to take effect July 29.

Cameras are generally prohibited in federal courts, but the First Amendment Coalition of Arizona asked the judge to make an exception under rules that allow cameras in proceedings of historical significance.

U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton says she didn't have the power to grant the group's request.

She noted that news reporters are permitted in the courtroom and that members of the public who want to follow the proceeding can order a copy of the hearing's transcript.

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