Law enforcement seizures and searches of journalists’ equipment raise serious concerns about the protection of confidential sources and information.
They may violate state shield laws or the federal Privacy Protection Act of 1980.
https://freedom.press/issues/ending-endless-police-seizures-of-journalists-equipment/
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