The Supreme Court first ruled that criminal trials must usually be open to the press and public in what case?

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In the case of Richmond Newspapers v. Virginia (1980), the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment guarantees the public a right of access to criminal trials. This decision held that criminal trials must usually be open to the press and public, unless the judge decides that closure is necessary to protect an overriding interest.

The Supreme Court First Ruled That Criminal Trials Must Usually