2013

A Shield Advances: How Would the Federal Shield Bill That Passed the Judiciary Committee Affect Journalists?

The News Media and the Law
Cynthia A. Gierhart

Since the Senate Judiciary Committee passed an amended version of a federal shield bill in September, commentators have largely focused on who qualifies as a journalist under the bill. While it is an important question, it is not the only question journalists should be asking.

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