In Minneapolis Star & Tribune v. Lee , a writ of prohibition was issued because
A) a trial court may not find reporters in contempt of court.
B) the trial court had no jurisdiction.
C) the trial court's order was a prior restraint of speech.
D) only an appellate court may issue a contempt order.

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The trial court's order was considered a prior restraint of speech, which is generally prohibited under the First Amendment, leading to the issuance of a writ of prohibition.

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