Federal shield law
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It’s time to pass the PRESS Act
The PRESS Act has broad bipartisan support and is a reasonable, common-sense measure to protect the public’s right to know.Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials
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Reporters Committee releases report on Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions
Sen. Jeff Sessions, who will appear before the Senate tomorrow for his confirmation as Attorney General of the United States,…Categorized in Announcements -
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Free press groups petition Attorney General on behalf of journalist James Risen
More than 100,000 people, including 20 Pulitzer Prize winners, signed a petition submitted to President Obama and Attorney General Eric…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Media organizations urge Senate to vote on federal shield bill
Spurred by a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear an appeal by New York Times reporter James…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Supreme Court will not hear Risen's appeal over subpoena in Sterling prosecution
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will not hear an appeal by New York Times reporter James Risen, who…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Congressional committee holds hearing on national security leak prevention and punishment
Recent leaks of classified information prompted concerned members of the Congressional House Judiciary Committee to hold a hearing today to…Categorized in Content Restrictions -
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New York Times reporter subpoenaed by U.S. government
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a subpoena yesterday for the testimony of a New York Times reporter in the…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Federal shield bill passes Senate judiciary committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee today voted to present the federal media shield bill to the full Senate, a new milestone…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Federal shield legislation delayed by amendment process
Senate Judiciary Committee members agreed today to decide on a timeframe for considering any final amendments to the proposed federal…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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ABA endorses federal shield bill and urges Senate action
The American Bar Association (ABA) last week publicly endorsed the current version of the federal media shield law in a…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials