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Special analysis: Why did the NYPD cite an ‘anti-terrorism’ law when it subpoenaed a reporter’s Twitter account?
The NYPD ultimately withdrew its demand, but the department’s initial overreach raises serious concerns for journalists.
February 21, 2020
By
Gabe Rottman
Categorized in
Protecting Sources and Materials
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