It seems that a law professor had now had the same experience I have had, and IT GOT PUBLISHED IN THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE.
I find it even more interesting the guy was in the military "defending our democratic rights" and espousing them on foreign soil, and little did he know that in actual practice, the bailiffs and sometimes even the judges tromp all over them.
I have been stopped blogging in Judge Stuart's court room on numerous occasions and have complained to Presiding Judge Tim Evans and Sheriff Dart/Kevin Connelly with absolutely no apology, no assurances that it was wrong, unconstitutional and will not happen again.
Heck, I've even offered to teach a course to the bailiffs and others on the constitutional rights of public courtroom observers, to no avail, no response.
Ken and I for sure know all the relevant important cases: Alvarez, Citizens United, Gentile, Sawyer, Nelson, Sawyer, etc. But no one other than my self, Ken and now this brave law professor seems one bit interested.
This was a great catch in the Chicago Trib by Judy Ditkowsky and a thousand gold stars to her today for this completely relevant find, while Ken and I are battling our civil rights case in the 7th circuit.
Sigh. I will write to him.
JoAnne
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