A state trial judge bans camera coverage of a trial. Nonetheless, a journalist uses a hidden camera to surreptitiously take a photograph of the proceedings. The journalist has a First Amendment right to disregard the judge's order.

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While the First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press, it does not necessarily give journalists the right to disregard a judge's order. Courtroom rules and decorum are established to ensure a fair trial for all parties involved, and failure to comply with such orders could result in contempt of court charges.

A State Trial Judge Bans Camera Coverage of a Trial