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Holder expresses support for federal shield bill amendments adding judicial role to notice process
The Department of Justice is backing a bipartisan effort to turn parts of the department's report on news media policies…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Army Pfc. Bradley Manning acquitted of aiding the enemy; guilty of violating Espionage Act
A military judge on Monday acquitted Army Pfc. Bradley Manning of aiding the enemy – the most serious of charges…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Whistleblowers and journalists emphasize necessity of secure communication at National Press Club panel
New York Times journalist James Risen moderated a discussion at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Thursday that…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Pennsylvania may amend records law, make higher education more transparent
The records of all state-related universities in Pennsylvania may soon be open to public scrutiny, as lawmakers consider imposing more…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Kentucky to delay enforcing law against advice columnist pending First Amendment lawsuit
Enforcement of a Kentucky law forbidding out-of-state psychologists from practicing in the state will be delayed after a Friday meeting…Categorized in Content restrictions -
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Federal shield law supporters examine whether law would protect James Risen
First Amendment advocates continue to call for a federal shield law in the wake of the Fourth Circuit appeals court's…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Fourth Circuit rules reporter not protected from being compelled to testify in CIA leaks case
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va. (4th Cir.) reversed a district court’s order that protected New York Times…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Senators modify media shield bill to include Attorney General's changes to Justice policy
A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday introduced an amendment to the federal shield bill in an effort to cement…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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S.C. Supreme Court rules public bodies subject to FOIA
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state's public records law does not violate the First Amendment speech…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Arrested Detroit Free Press photographer awaits police reply
The Detroit Free Press is awaiting the results of an internal Detroit Police Department investigation before deciding whether to take…Categorized in Newsgathering