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Jackley joins other attorneys general arguing against Trump gag order

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.
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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is joining colleagues from 23 other states in opposition of a gag order request against former President Donald Trump.

A special prosecutor is requesting a gag order to prohibit Trump from criticizing a raid of his Mar-a-Lago home.

The attorneys general signed a joint letter asking the courts to deny the request, saying it is unclear and violates Trump’s rights under the first amendment.

Jackley said if approved, the order would prohibit a free presidential election because voters would not be able to hear what a candidate says heading into an election.

Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He is pursuing a degree in English, Journalism and Secondary Education at Augustana University and planning to graduate in May 2025. He plans to pursue a career in sports journalism.