In an unprecedented move, Judge Arthur Engeron of New York State Court has issued an order prohibiting a defendant from speaking on his own behalf or in his own defense during a civil trial. The case involves Attorney General Letitia James, who filed a civil fraud lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.
Legal experts and commentators alike have expressed astonishment at this highly unusual practice, as it infringes upon the defendant's constitutional rights. This gag order effectively extends to the courtroom, where President Trump is now unable to speak about his case with the same terms as outlined in the initial order.
