Philadelphia Courts Ban All Smart Eyeglasses Effective Today March 30 — Violators Face Arrest and Criminal Contempt

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Starting March 30, all eyeglasses with video/audio recording capability are forbidden in Philadelphia's First Judicial District courthouses. Violators face being barred entry, removed, arrested, and charged with criminal contempt. The ban targets Meta Ray-Bans and similar devices (7 million pairs sold in 2025, under $500 each) to prevent witness and juror intimidation. Philadelphia joins Hawaii, Wisconsin, and North Carolina in the early wave of court smart eyewear bans. 320 points, 145 comments on HN.