In New Jersey, an appeals court ruled that Seton Hall University does not have to release the entirety of a sex abuse report related to allegations involving Theodore McCarrick. The report, created for self-critical analysis by Seton Hall and reviewed by Cardinal Joseph Tobin and others, includes notes, communications, and other documents.

The ruling affects transparency and accountability debates around institutional handling of abuse allegations. The court decision limits disclosure obligations, with the university and involved parties awaiting further legal or institutional steps.