News Source Privilege
News source privilege is a legal principle that allows journalists to refuse to disclose the identities of confidential sources or unpublished information obtained during the newsgathering process. This privilege is grounded in the First Amendment's freedom of the press and is intended to protect the flow of information to the public by ensuring the confidentiality of sources.
Also known as
Journalist's Privilege, Confidential Source Protection, Reporter's Privilege, Shield Law Protection
Ancestry paths
- Objectives Litigation Objectives Litigation Defenses Litigation Criminal Defenses Immunity and Privilege Privilege
- Objectives Litigation Objectives Litigation Defenses Litigation Civil Defenses Discovery and Evidentiary Defenses Immunity and Privilege Privilege
- Objectives Litigation Objectives Litigation Defenses Litigation Civil Defenses Immunity and Privilege Privilege
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