Sen. Mike Lee and Ron Wyden propose a bipartisan federal shield law to protect journalists and sources from aggressive federal prosecutors.
Conservatives Sen. Mike Lee and progressive Sen. Ron Wyden have teamed up to propose a federal shield law that protects journalists and their sources from overly aggressive federal prosecutors. The bipartisan legislation is a response to both parties' efforts to investigate and intimidate independent reporters. Wyden argues that the free flow of information is increasingly under threat and needs to be preserved.
June 15, 2024
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