Federal Shield Law's Future Remains Uncertain
Quill, The › Vol. 96 Nbr. 7, September 2008
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Summary
A federal shield law would give journalists the right to refuse to reveal information and sources obtained during the newsgathering process with a few exceptions, including where national security is at issue. The qualified privilege would be similar to those afforded to lawyers and their clients, clergy and their penitents, and psychotherapists and their patients.
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Federal Shield Law's Future Remains Uncertain
STAFF REPORT
The proposed federal shield law remains in limbo after Congress left on August recess. Despite some...See the full content of this document
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