Times vs Government Overreach | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 2m

The New York Times is mounting a fierce legal defense against government subpoenas demanding phone records from its journalists—and even their family members, including a reporter’s mother and spouse. The paper argues these requests are dangerously broad, violating confidentiality and attorney-client privilege, and represent a direct assault on journalistic freedom. While the government claims it’s hunting leaks—not reporters—the Times says new evidence undermines the Justice Department’s claims of procedural compliance. This escalating battle centers on a story about security flaws in the…