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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May 15, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 15, 2024
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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Andrew Ogles
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Andy Biggs
RRepublican
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Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
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Barry Moore
RRepublican
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Bill Posey
RRepublican
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Bob Good
RRepublican
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Byron Donalds
RRepublican
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Clay Higgins
RRepublican
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Diana Harshbarger
RRepublican
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Elijah Crane
RRepublican
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Eric Burlison
RRepublican
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