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I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8410IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 15, 2024Mr. Ogles (for himself, Mr. Good of Virginia, Mrs. Luna, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Crane, and Mr. Burlison) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo prohibit judges from issuing gag orders in certain circumstances.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Let Trump Speak Act.

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Prohibition on gag orders

No judge of the United States or of any State may issue a gag order to the defendant in any criminal or civil proceedings except to prevent the disclosure of confidential information provided in discovery, to protect the privacy of minors, or as part of a plea agreement.

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Right of action

Anyone issued a gag order in violation of this Act may commence a civil action seeking injunctive relief in the appropriate United States district court.

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Rule of construction

Nothing in this Act may be construed as limiting a judge’s authority to issue orders to officers of the court.