Reporters Privilege
Minnesota Court Quashes Subpoena to Local Reporter Who Interviewed Jailed Suspect
Isabella Salomão NascimentoThe ruling is a clear recognition of the strength of the Minnesota Free Flow of Information Act, its processes, and the Act’s expansive definition of who qualifies for its protection.
Federal Court Rejects City of Phoenix’s Subpoena of Video from Television Reporter Who Exposed Police Misconduct
Kennison LayThe judge concluded the city had not satisfied its burden to overcome the station’s qualified First Amendment journalist’s privilege.
D.C. Federal Court Vindicates Key Arguments for Quashing Subpoenas to the Media in Associated Press Case
Matthew E. Kelley and Leslie MinoraA federal judge has granted a motion to quash by an Associated Press reporter on the basis of reporters’ privilege, rejecting several often-heard arguments from the proponent of the subpoena.
Espionage Act Prosecutions Against the Press
A collection of resources discussing the legislative history and statutory interpretation of the Espionage Act, assorted First Amendment issues implicated in a prosecution of the press, particular defenses under criminal law, the history of the publication of government secrets in the United States, the historical application of the Act, and more.
