The federal trial on the constitutionality of Proposition 8 began today. One unusual thing about this trial is that there will be witnesses testifying on the stand.
The U.S. Supreme Court banned cameras in the courtroom as of today, until at least Wednesday. Some witnesses who oppose same sex marriage expressed concern that they would be the object of harassment or ridicule, and so the defense claimed that they would be unwilling to testify if the cameras were allowed. I wonder if it's possible to turn off the cameras when those who object or are uncomfortable with public exposure are testifying, but have others sign releases and leave the cameras on the rest of the time. I'm sure there's a legal reason why that wasn't introduced as a possibility, but I know very little about courtroom procedures.
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