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Trump Seeks Wider Review of Gag Order in Federal Election Case
politics2 years ago

Trump Seeks Wider Review of Gag Order in Federal Election Case

Former President Donald Trump has requested all judges of a D.C. federal appeals court to review a gag order in his federal election interference case, arguing that it violates his free speech rights. Trump described the court's decision to uphold, but narrow, the restrictions on his speech as a "dangerous precedent." The gag order prohibits Trump, his legal team, and the prosecution from publicly targeting parties in the case, lawyers, court and legal staff, as well as reasonably foreseeable witnesses. Trump has also been fighting a gag order in a New York civil fraud case.

"US Special Counsel Seeks Gag Order on Trump Amid Election Interference Case"
politics3 years ago

"US Special Counsel Seeks Gag Order on Trump Amid Election Interference Case"

US Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested a gag order on former President Donald Trump, limiting his ability to publicly comment on the federal election meddling case against him. The proposed order aims to prevent harassment of witnesses and disinformation. Trump has accused Smith's team of misconduct and questioned his right to speak freely. If approved, the order would restrict Trump from making statements about witnesses or disparaging remarks about parties involved in the case but would not limit his ability to quote from public court documents or proclaim his innocence. The request comes as Trump faces mounting legal troubles and runs for president in 2024.