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Court Rules Against Donald Trump’s Gag Order Appeal

Former President Donald Trump will remain gagged during his criminal trial in Manhattan, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. Trump can now petition the New York Court of Appeals. The gag order allows President Trump to block witnesses who participated in the trial, attorneys other than Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, “employees […]

New York appeals court upholds gag order in Trump hush money case

The New York Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a gag order against former President Trump in a hush money criminal case. The order, imposed on Mr. Trump by Judge Juan Merchan, prohibits him from commenting publicly about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff or judges’ families. That doesn’t prevent him from attacking Marchand or Manhattan District […]

Justice Department rebuked for delay tactics in Biden-Hur tapes pursuant to judge’s order

The Justice Department faced criticism Friday for delaying a federal court order that would have accelerated the deadline for deciding whether records of President Biden’s meeting with then-special counsel Robert Hur should be released. The situation evolved after advocacy groups filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) recording request last month. The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight […]

NY judge tosses order restricting transgender players from using county-run parks

An order restricting transgender athletes from using county parks and stadiums in Long Island, New York, was struck down by a judge Friday after a challenge from a roller derby league. In February, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman issued an executive order denying park permits to girls’ teams, leagues and organizations that allow transgender female […]

Everything you need to know about the gag order in NY v. Trump

Judge Juan Machan’s gag order added further complexity to an already unique legal situation in the unprecedented criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. Mr. Trump, who is seen as the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election, which is just six months away, will not be able to present any witnesses in his case, […]