The court ruled that allowing public access to proceedings via telephone conference was justified to...

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.