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Donald Trump’s Lawyers Contest Gag Order as Violation of Free Speech Rights in Hush-Money Criminal Trial

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have raised objections to a gag order requested by New York prosecutors ahead of his hush-money criminal trial on March 25. They argue that such an order would violate Trump’s constitutional rights to free speech. Prosecutors have sought the order due to Trump’s history of making public and inflammatory remarks about individuals involved in his legal cases, as well as a rise in threats related to his rhetoric. The Manhattan district attorney’s office has requested a narrowly tailored order to prevent Trump from making public statements … Read more

Former President Fined $15,000 for Violating Gag Order in Contentious Trial as Closing Arguments Are Denied

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New York City — As the trial of former President Donald Trump continues in New York City, security concerns have loomed large. Threats targeting a top staffer of Judge Andrea Engoron arose after Trump accused her of political bias, prompting the judge to issue a gag order against the former president. Trump has already been fined $15,000 for violating the order on two occasions. Recently, Engoron denied Trump’s request to present his own closing arguments, citing ground rules that prohibited him from using it as a platform for a “campaign speech.” Trump, upon his arrival … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Rules Iowa’s “Ag Gag” Laws Constitutional, Clearing the Path for Enforcement

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal appeals court has ruled that two of Iowa’s “ag gag” laws, which impose penalties on individuals who trespass on agricultural property with the intention of causing financial harm, are constitutional. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit announced its rulings on Monday, reversing a lower court decision in both cases. A third lawsuit is still pending. The rulings suggest that these state laws may soon become enforceable. However, an attorney for one of the plaintiffs expressed confidence that opponents would prevail upon appeal to the U.S. Supreme … Read more