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Describe how the holding in Nebraska Press Association v Stuart could potentially impact the rights of the accused in future criminal cases

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Stuart, 427 U.S. 539 (1976), the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a trial court judge did not have the authority to place gag orders on reporting about a specific crime prior to jury impanelment, finding it a form of prior restraint and in violation of the First Amendment right of freedom of the press.

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