The Supreme Court has instructed New York to respond by Wednesday to a lawsuit filed by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. The lawsuit, initiated on July 3, contends that the legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump in his hush money case, combined with court-imposed gag orders, harm Missourians’ right to hear Trump speak freely before the election.
Bailey seeks a ruling that New York’s prosecution illegally meddles with the presidential election and requests a postponement of any sentencing until after the election. The lawsuit also aims to lift the gag orders restricting Trump’s speech.
Bailey shared the Supreme Court’s directive on social media platform X, emphasizing the urgency of the matter. The case centers on Trump’s conviction in May for falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to former porn star Stormy Daniels. Bailey argues that these legal actions limit Trump’s ability to communicate with voters, thereby impacting the democratic process.
The Supreme Court’s demand for New York’s response highlights the national significance of this legal battle, which could influence the rules governing political prosecutions and their timing relative to elections.
