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Justice Dept Backs Down on Journalist Subpoenas | Toronto News
The Justice Department backed down from forcing journalists to reveal sources, withdrawing subpoenas after a judge sharply criticized the move as a violation of press protections and the First Amendment. The judge stressed that the government must exhaust all other investigative avenues before targeting reporters — a stance echoed in similar recent withdrawals. While the government insists its goal is stopping leaks, critics warn this could chill investigative journalism. Meanwhile, a new $400 million luxury Air Force One jet — gifted by Qatar and repainted by the president — was reportedly…
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