"Under the measure, federal courts would join 32 states and the District of Columbia in protecting reporters from being forced to reveal confidential sources, except in certain cases. "
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Federal Shield Bill Moves Forward
The House Judiciary Committee has approved a journalism "shield bill." It would bar prosecutors from forcing reporters to give up their sources. From the Associated Press:
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