Last week, as reported by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg denied a request to stay an order of the Connecticut Supreme Court ordering the disclosure of more than 12,000 documents filed in 23 now-settled...(read more)
Federal Judge Conducts Entire Trial Behind Closed Doors
In a stunning move of questionable constitutionality, a federal court in late July conducted an entire two-day trial behind closed doors, with no access to the public or media “ from the swearing in of the first witness through closing arguments .”...(read more)
Second Circuit Adopts Standard for Filing Lawsuits Anonymously
The United States has a long-standing commitment to openness in all branches of government. Among these principles is the presumption that judicial proceedings should be open for observation. Despite this presumption, there is no absolute right of...(read more)