Legislation enacted by the United States Congress can modify existing federal law to change whether previously sealed investigative or grand jury materials may be released to the public.
November 24, 2025
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legal
Legislative action can alter statutory confidentiality provisions governing access to judicial and investigative records.
In U.S. federal criminal proceedings, a judge can order prosecutors to produce grand jury materials and evidence obtained through search warrants to defense attorneys for review.
November 06, 2025
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procedural
Court authority to disclose otherwise secret investigative materials to defense counsel when the court deems review necessary for the defense or to address asserted irregularities.