Reporters Privilege

Federal Court Rejects City of Phoenix’s Subpoena of Video from Television Reporter Who Exposed Police Misconduct

The 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

A 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.

Canada’s Supreme Court Declines to Change Test for Media Production Orders

Once More Unto The Breach: An Update On The Reporters’ Shield Bill

New York Limits Reporters’ Right to Challenge Subpoenas

Virginia Court Quashes Subpoena for TV Station’s Interview with Alleged Sexual Assault Victim

Tennessee Court Reverses Order Compelling Reporter Sued for Defamation to Reveal Sources and Documents

Illinois Court Quashes Subpoena of Reporter in High Profile Chicago Police Shooting Case

Who Qualifies as a Journalist Today for Legal Protections

Courts have grappled with treatment of non-traditional speakers, such as bloggers, in a variety of ways in cases dealing with First Amendment issues such as defamation suits, and reporter's privilege.