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NYT vs Government: Press Freedom at Risk | Wilmington News
The New York Times is fiercely defending its journalists against sweeping government subpoenas that target not just reporters but also their spouses and mothers — a move the paper calls an abuse of power and a direct threat to press freedom. While the Justice Department insists it followed protocol and only sought records tied to leaks, critics argue the subpoenas stretch beyond legitimate scope, violate First Amendment protections, and signal a broader campaign to intimidate the media. With one spouse a law firm general counsel and the mother a mental health professional, the case highlights…
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