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A Los Angeles judge banned Meta’s camera-equipped Ray-Ban glasses from the courtroom and warned wearers against recording, highlighting growing privacy concerns as smart-glass use expands; while some districts have already banned these devices, federal and state rules still restrict courtroom recording, and the potential for covert recording and features like facial recognition could intensify regulatory and enforcement challenges.
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over a law designed to protect immigrants at courthouses, hospitals, and daycares, claiming it is unconstitutional. The law prohibits immigration enforcement within 1,000 feet of courthouses and requires institutions to prepare for federal immigration agent visits. Pritzker defends the law as a protection of constitutional rights, while the DOJ argues it undermines federal authority and safety.
Former President Donald Trump is using courthouses as venues for his 2024 presidential campaign, as he faces multiple criminal and civil trials. Trump has been delivering mini-speeches and attacking President Joe Biden, Democrats, and law enforcement officials outside the courthouse. Some Republicans are concerned about nominating a convicted felon for the presidency, but Trump's legal troubles have so far benefited him politically among Republican voters. Trump's trials are expected to intersect with crucial campaign dates, and he is seeking to delay them until after the 2024 election.