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Index/Topics/Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41

Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41

The rule governing search warrants and giving courts power over sealing.

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Feb 1, 2026

What mechanisms exist for journalists or third parties to seek unsealing of federal warrants and how successful have those efforts been?

Journalists and third parties can ask a court to by filing a formal motion in the district court that sealed the records, invoking either the First Amendment or the common-law right of access, and whe...

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