Trump Gag Order in Fraud Case Put on Hold by Appeals Court (2)

A New York appeals court said the gag orders imposed on Donald Trump by the judge in the state’s civil fraud trial against him are unconstitutional, and the restrictions were put on hold pending further arguments.

The temporary stay of the gag orders, for which Trump has been fined $15,000 for violating twice, was granted Thursday by Manhattan appellate judge Daniel Friedman. He said they were “unconstitutional, and the sanctions imposed thereunder are in violation of the Judiciary Law and Rules of the Court.”

The decision in the midst of a trial that began more than six weeks ago ...