This decision aligns with the wishes of the families of the children who survived.

The Timesreports that the decision to publish Hales other writings has been contested in court since the shooting.

An appeal of the judges decision is likely.

Robin Wolfenden prays at a makeshift memorial for victims outside the Covenant School building at the Covenant Presbyterian Church following a shooting, in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 28, 2023. A heavily armed former student killed three young children and three staff in what appeared to be a carefully planned attack at a private elementary school in Nashville on March 27, before being shot dead by police.
Chief of Police John Drake named the suspect as Audrey Hale, 28, who the officer later said identified as transgender. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Robin Wolfenden prays at a memorial for victims outside the Covenant School, 2023.BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

This transfer has raised questions about who owns the copyright the right to publish the texts.

Chancellor Myles cited this copyright issue as another reason to withhold the documents.