Teleconferencing for detained senators depends on courts, not Senate rules

Even if the Senate amends its rules to allow remote participation through video conferencing, detained senators would still need court approval or permission from custodial authorities before they could join sessions online, a law professor said.

Teleconferencing for detained senators depends on courts, not Senate rules

Even if the Senate amends its rules to allow remote participation through video conferencing, detained senators would still need court approval or permission from custodial authorities before they could join sessions online, a law professor said.