Rhode Island Federal Court Considering a Blanket Gag Rule
· Story link The federal court in Rhode Island is considering a blanket gag order for anyone involved in pending…
The federal court in Rhode Island is considering a blanket gag order for anyone involved in pending court cases as part of a broad revision of its rules of procedure. A host of media and non-profit freedom of information groups have filed protests against the proposed change, saying “a general presumption of openness and free and full disclosure of information should be the rule.” (8/15/05)