Trump's Gag Order Appeal Faces Intense Scrutiny in Federal Appeals Court
Judges Grapple with Balancing Trump's First Amendment Rights and the Need for a Fair Trial
- The federal appeals court is scrutinizing a gag order in the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump, raising questions about how to balance Trump's First Amendment rights with the need for a fair trial.
- The gag order, imposed by US District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan, bars Trump and all interested parties in the case from making public statements that target the prosecution or defense teams, court staff, potential witnesses or their testimony.
- The judges on the panel, all appointed by Democrats, appear likely to largely restore the limited gag order on Trump imposed by Judge Chutkan.
- Trump's legal team argues that any restrictions on his comments represent an unconstitutional assault on his rights to freedom of political speech.
- The decision the judges make could echo for years to come and affect future political candidates.












































