Curb sought on counsel to detainees US asks court to restrict talks with lawyers

The U.S. government is seeking court approval for new rules that would allow detainees’ defense lawyers only four visits with their clients, rather than the unlimited number now permitted. The proposed rules would also restrict the topics that can be discussed during such meetings, as well as the types of information that lawyers and detainees can exchange through the mail. The government argues such rules were made necessary after some lawyers shared news articles and books with detainees.