Challenges in Accessing Information about the Criminal Trial of Donald Trump

SOURCE www.politico.com
Critical aspects of the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump are shielded from the media and the public due to arcane rules and procedures in the New York court system. The lack of online access to key documents has made it difficult for the public to follow the case in real time.

Key Points

  • Cameras are banned in the courtroom, and the court's procedures make critical aspects of the case opaque.
  • A maze of arcane rules and archaic systems in New York courts make it challenging for the media and the public to access key motions and pretrial rulings in real time.
  • The absence of an online docket in New York state criminal court further complicates public access to case documents.
  • Judge Juan Merchan's policies have led to delays in making crucial documents public and have imposed strict restrictions on the filing of new motions.
  • Trump's legal team has raised concerns about the lack of transparency and accessibility in the court procedures.
  • Similar challenges exist in Trump's other criminal venues in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Fort Pierce, Florida.