Here’s what the media’s attorney said,
“‘We are pleased that the Maine courts will no longer require the press and the public to wait up to 90 days to review newly filed complaints,’ said attorney Jeffrey Pyle, who is representing the news organizations. ‘However, the new rule still appears to build in delay for processing by the clerk. The First Amendment right of access attaches upon the court’s receipt of a document. Therefore, this amended rule is still unconstitutional.'”
in the Portland Press Herald February 22, 2021 article found on its site:
“’The First Amendment right of access attaches upon the court’s receipt of a document,” said Jeff Pyle, a Boston-based lawyer. “Therefore, this amended rule is still unconstitutional.'”
in the Bangor Daily News February 22, 2021 article found on its site:
“Where they had delayed access a lot, they changed the rule to delay it less, just enough to make the news stale and keep a shroud over the courts’ new business. They did that knowing that with the curl of an administrative finger, they could summon up press access that brought the old news source back to life, by not delaying access at all.” Bill Girdner
See Bill Girdner’s full 2/23/21 piece in story in Courthouse News from CNS’s website: