Supreme Court Rejects Missouri's Bid to Alter Trump's Gag Order and Delay Sentencing

The Supreme Court dismissed Missouri's attempt to lift a gag order in Trump's hush-money case and delay his sentencing in New York. Missouri's attorney general argued the gag order limits Trump's campaign speech and affects voter rights. New York AG Letitia James countered that state appeals are ongoing.

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed Missouri's attempt to lift a gag order imposed in former President Donald Trump's hush-money case and delay his sentencing in New York. The Missouri attorney general made the unusual request, arguing it infringes on Trump's campaign speech and voter rights.

Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito were the only ones inclined to allow Missouri AG Andrew Bailey to file the suit, but not to lift the gag order or delay sentencing. Bailey contended that the New York gag order unfairly limits Trump's communication on the campaign trail and may affect his sentencing, thereby impacting his ability to travel.

New York AG Letitia James responded that existing state court appeals negate any state conflict that would warrant Supreme Court involvement. She warned that granting Missouri's request would set a dangerous precedent. Trump's sentencing has been delayed until at least September.

(With inputs from agencies.)