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Public confusion often arises when courts limit what information they release, with many assuming secrecy signals wrongdoing.

The article argues that trust depends less on full disclosure and more on explaining how decisions are made.

When courts clarify the rules behind confidentiality, “what might look like secrecy” becomes a process people can understand.

Even without full access, the public can follow the logic behind restrictions, which makes the system “less mysterious and more predictable.”

Over time, consistency matters more than any single document release because “Consistency builds confidence.”

Disputes will continue, with critics questioning timing, clarity, or whether confidentiality was necessary.

Still, when decisions are tied to stated guidelines, debate shifts from suspicion to substance — from “What are they hiding?” to “Are these guidelines fair and reasonable?”

Ultimately, trust grows through “repeated, reliable communication,” showing accountability through clear boundaries rather than total exposure.