SCOTUS Upholds Trump’s Hush Money Case Gag Order

The Washington Examiner reports:

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to lift a gag order restricting President-elect Donald Trump from making statements about jurors, court staff, and their families in his New York criminal case.

Justice Samuel Alito handled the denial on behalf of the full court, marking the second time this year the justices have upheld the restrictions. There were no additional comments or notes from the justices, according to an orders list.

Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over the trial, partially lifted portions of the gag order earlier this year but maintained provisions aimed at protecting court personnel and jurors. Trump, however, has continued to challenge the remaining restrictions, arguing they infringe on his First Amendment rights.

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The Supreme Court just declined to lift the gag order on Trump that bars him from talking about people involved in his criminal hush money case.

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) December 9, 2024 at 11:35 AM