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Judge Sides With Justice Department Over Subpoena to Times Freelancer
Original: Judge Sides With Justice Dept. in Dispute Over Subpoena to Times Freelancer https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/us/politi
A federal magistrate judge has ruled in favor of the Justice Department in a dispute over a subpoena issued to a freelance reporter working for The New York Times, according to a report published October 5, 2026. The ruling is drawing attention from press freedom advocates and legal observers concerned about protections for journalists and the confidentiality of sources in federal investigations.
Why now: The ruling raises press freedom concerns about the Justice Department's power to compel testimony from journalists.
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- Judge Sides With Justice Dept. in Dispute Over Subpoena to Times Freelancer https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/us/politics/magistrate-judge-subpoena-freelance-reporter.html # Politics # Journalism # Law · nyt_politics@robot.villas · 3
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