Court filing or judicial opinion: 2020mc0930

The court ruled that allowing public access to proceedings via telephone conference was justified to promote security and prevent terrorism, and was a less restrictive means of protecting public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court's decision enabled a large number of people to access the proceedings while minimizing exposure to the virus. The ruling was deemed less restrictive than in-person hearings, which had limited capacity due to COVID-19 safety protocols.