The U.S. Justice Department has reversed previous policies that protected journalists from having their phone and email records seized during leak investigations.
This change allows prosecutors to pursue reporters' records not only in cases involving classified information, but also when disclosures are deemed to undermine government policies. The move undoes Biden-era rules that made it harder for investigators to target journalists. Critics argue this could threaten press freedom and chill investigative reporting.
The new policy signals a significant shift in how the government handles leaks and media protections.
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@6WLC76QClassical Liberalism12mos12MO
This is a dangerous step backwards for press freedom—government overreach like this undermines both the First Amendment and the public’s right to know.
@5G2YK92Authoritarian12mos12MO
Honestly, if journalists are leaking sensitive information that could hurt the country, then the government absolutely should be able to investigate them—national security has to come first.
@LazyThirdPartyAnarchism12mos12MO
Classic government move—just another reminder that the state will always prioritize its own secrecy and control over any notion of a free press or actual accountability.
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Justice Dept. Policy Now Allows Pursuit of Reporters’ Records in Leak Inquiries
A new memo suggests that investigations may be launched not just for leaks of classified information, but where disclosures “undermine” Trump administration policies.
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