S 1858 · 107th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Terrorist Victims' Courtroom Access Act

Introduced 2001-12-19· Sponsored by Sen. Allen, George [R-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.(2002-03-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Terrorist Victims' Courtroom Access Act - Directs the trial court, in order to permit victims of crimes associated with the September 11, 2001, terrorist acts to watch proceedings in the criminal case against Zacarias Moussaoui, to order closed circuit televising of the proceedings to convenient locations, including Northern Virginia, Los Angeles, New York City, Boston, Newark, San Francisco, for viewing by victims who have a compelling viewing interest but are unable to travel to the location of the trial. Applies relevant provisions of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 to the televising of court proceedings under this Act.…

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Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans