News Media [electronic resource] : Federal Shield Law

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Publication:

[S.l] : [publisher not identified], 1979-1980.

Format/Description:

Government document
Book
1 online resource (6 pages) : digital, PDF file

Subjects:

Freedom of the press.
Judge-made law.
Privacy, Right of.

System Details:

System requirements: PDF reader software.

Summary:

Examines arguments for and against the need for a Federal law granting journalists the testimonial privilege of refusing to disclose confidential sources and information, and relevant case law.

Notes:

CRS Report.
Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed June 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

Other format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. News Media: Federal Shield Law

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.

Online:

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http://hdl.library.upenn.edu/1017.12/2393731

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