Split 2nd Circ. Says Court Records Rule Flouts Free Speech

By Ryan Harroff ( March 11, 2025, 4:54 PM EDT) -- A split panel of the Second Circuit said Tuesday that Vermont's new rule restricting access to newly filed state court complaints until they can be reviewed by court staff is unconstitutional in its current form, with one judge arguing that the majority's ruling will stifle innovation in judicial procedures....

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