Federal Judge Restores Gag Order Against Trump After Threatening Messages
On Sunday, the judge hearing the federal election subversion criminal case involving Donald Trump restored the gag order she previously imposed on the former president. Additionally, a request by Trump’s lawyers for a long-term stay of the order has been denied. The order, issued by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, prohibits Trump from publicly targeting court staff, potential witnesses or the special counsel’s team while his appeal is pending. “As the court has explained, the First Amendment rights of participants in criminal proceedings must yield, when necessary, to the orderly administra...