HR 8410 United States House · 118th Congress

Let Trump Speak Act

HR 8410, the "Let Trump Speak Act," prohibits judges from issuing gag orders (court orders restricting speech) in criminal or civil cases, except to protect confidential information, minors' privacy, or as part of a plea agreement. It directly affects defendants in court cases who face such orders by granting them the right to file a civil lawsuit seeking an injunction if a gag order violates this law. The bill establishes a clear legal mechanism for challenging improper gag orders while explicitly stating it does not limit a judge's authority to issue orders to court officers. This is a procedural change to court procedures affecting all defendants in federal and state cases.
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Introduced May 15, 2024 Last action May 15, 2024
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