„We know we‘re signing for silence forever, but how is this taking away our children‘s rights being minors?“ Stephanie Hallowich asked the judge.

„I mean, my daughter is turning 7 today, my son is 10.“

According to the transcripts, Judge Polonsky, who oversaw the case, was unable to clarify. The family‘s attorney, Peter Villari, questioned whether the order would be enforceable.

„I, frankly, your Honor, as an attorney, to be honest with you, I don‘t know if that‘s possible that you can give up the First Amendment rights of a child,“ stated Villari.