Judge Shafimana Ueitele has issued an order that will, henceforth, compel the media to seek written permission to record court proceedings, whether for live broadcasts or during court sessions prior to, during, or even after proceedings.

Ueitele issued the order this morning after he summoned nbc News reporter Daniel Nadunya to explain the presence of a camera in court. Nadunya explained that journalists traditionally capture visuals in open court before and after the proceedings without prior approval.