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Introduced
05/15/2024
05/15/2024
In Committee
05/15/2024
05/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit judges from issuing gag orders in certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Let Trump Speak Act," aims to prohibit judges from issuing gag orders in certain circumstances. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Prohibiting judges from issuing gag orders to defendants in criminal or civil proceedings, except to prevent the disclosure of confidential information, protect the privacy of minors, or as part of a plea agreement; 2) Allowing anyone issued a gag order in violation of the Act to file a civil action seeking injunctive relief; and 3) Clarifying that the Act does not limit a judge's authority to issue orders to officers of the court.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Andy Ogles (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Bob Good (R),
Mark Green (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Bill Posey (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/15/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Government Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8410/all-info | 05/16/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8410/BILLS-118hr8410ih.pdf | 06/26/2024 |
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