Reacting to reports of barriers to attending foreclosures hearings, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady issued a memorandum Wednesday directing all judicial circuit chief judges to ensure public access.

The American Civil Liberties Union, news media groups and other parties complained Monday that judges, bailiffs and other court officers are turning away the public and media with excuses such as foreclosure hearings are only for attorneys.

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