Journalists’ Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the 109th and 110th Congresses
Description:
This report examines laws pertaining to journalists' privilege. Most states afford journalists some protection from compelled release of their confidential sources. The question remains, however, as to whether a concomitant federal privilege exists. The Supreme Court has addressed the issue of journalists’ privilege under the First Amendment only once; in Branzburg v. Hayes, it left open the question of whether the First Amendment provides journalists with any privilege.
Date:
September 28, 2007
Creator:
Cohen, Henry & Ruane, Kathleen Ann
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department