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shield law

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shield law
n.
A law that protects journalists from being compelled to reveal confidential sources of information.


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Unfortunately, there is no federal shield law and that leaves journalists vulnerable to being fined and jailed if they donÕt turn over information the Justice Department seeks.
The Obama administration, leading Senate Democrats and a coalition of news organizations have reached tentative agreement on a shield law designed to provide greater protection for reporters who refuse to disclose confidential sources.
CONGRESS IS AGAIN considering the Free Flow of Information Act--a federal press shield law.
 
 
 
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