North Jersey Media Group, Inc. v. Ashcroft
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
308 F.3d 198 (2002)
Relevant factsFree
The Creppy Directive authorized closing deportation hearings involving persons suspected of connections to the September 11th attacks, and media organizations sued arguing a First Amendment right of access, while the government presented affidavits describing risks to investigative sources, methods, and evidence if such hearings were public.
IssueFree
Whether there is an absolute First Amendment right of access in cases that implicate national security.
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