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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 459 _ Filed 11/15/21 Page 20 of 43 20 LalWmaxC 1 questions about which courtroom we will ultimately be using. 2 But think that getting to the issue of sealing is more 3 important. 4 THE COURT: OK. And I think can answer the other 5 logistic questions, probably. 6 All right. As I've noted, the defense, without 7 objection from the government, requests that the parties' joint 8 proposed questionnaire and voir dire be sealed. 9 I guess my first question, just for clarification, 10 Ms. Sternheim, is whether that request extends to the Court's 11 draft or what will ultimately be the final blank questionnaire 12 and anticipated voir dire. 13 MS. STERNHEIM: Judge, the answer is yes, and if you'd 14 like me to give my reasons, I'm glad to. 15 THE COURT: Yes. First I wanted to know whether 16 you've consented to that, and I'll hear you. assume whatever 17 the reasons are it would apply to all. But do want to hear, 18 and I need to hear very specifically, are you seeking 19 particular redactions, or what is the concern? And to the 20 extent you have any authorities for the proposition that you 21 seal proposed documents like this and the Court's draft in 22 anticipation, I would certainly take that. But it's my 23 understanding, and research indicates, that they are typically 24 docketed. I've certainly always docketed them in the many 25 cases I've tried. But let me hear specifically what the issue SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. (A127) 805-0200 DOJ-OGR- 00006992