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Shield Laws and Protecting Confidential Sources

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An analysis of the legal protections available to journalists who rely on confidential sources, covering the theoretical basis for a reporter's privilege, the patchwork of state shield laws in the United States, the absence of a comprehensive federal shield law, and comparative approaches to source protection internationally.

Inhaltsübersicht

  • The Reporter's Privilege: Rationale and Origins
  • State Shield Laws in the United States: Variation and Scope
  • The Absence of a Federal Shield Law and Ongoing Policy Debates
  • Confidential Sources in Comparative and International Context
A journalist taking notes during an interview, representing the practice of relying on confidential sources.
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