We would know because the families, friends, lawyers, etc. of those arrested would be talking to the media. No prominent Democrat could be arrested quietly without someone squawking.
I think a gag order can say "You can't talk about this," but I don't think it can say "Your neighbor can't tell anyone they saw us take you away in handcuffs."
We would know because the families, friends, lawyers, etc. of those arrested would be talking to the media. No prominent Democrat could be arrested quietly without someone squawking.
If they are under a gag order they talk to the media at risk of a prison sentence.
I don't think gag orders can work that way. Besides, there are always leaks.
Yeah, I'm not clear on this either.
I think a gag order can say "You can't talk about this," but I don't think it can say "Your neighbor can't tell anyone they saw us take you away in handcuffs."