While judges have no authority to control the behavior of the press within the courtroom, courts can prohibit news media from publishing any details they uncover about a case (called a "gag order" by reporters).

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Courts can impose restrictions on the behavior of the press within the courtroom to ensure a fair trial, but under the First Amendment, they generally cannot prohibit the media from publishing details about a case that they lawfully obtain outside of court restrictions.

While Judges Have No Authority to Control the Behavior of the Press