Courtroom privacy
The proposal would expand protections for identifying and sensitive information in proceedings involving child victims and witnesses.
Pending legislation — not current federal law.The provisions described as part of this bill would take effect only if enacted.
Proposed rights and protections
If enacted in the reported form, the bill would add or strengthen several protections for victims.
What the bill would provide
Civil remedies
Specified victims could pursue claims and relief under amended federal civil-remedy provisions.
Injunctive relief
Courts could issue qualifying orders intended to stop continuing violations or address covered material.
Preservation of other remedies
The bill states that it would not diminish other federal rights or sufficiently protective State or Tribal remedies.
Preserve relevant information. If you may need to report unlawful conduct or pursue a claim, keep URLs, account names, dates, correspondence, original files, and confirmation numbers. Do not redistribute illegal or exploitative material in order to document it.