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Government Targets Journalists and Families | Lexington News
The government’s sweeping request for phone records from New York Times journalists — even targeting their spouses and parents — has ignited a fierce legal and political battle. The Times accuses the feds of acting in bad faith, bypassing protocols and contradicting public statements by U.S. attorneys. While the Justice Department insists reporters aren’t the target — only leakers — the inclusion of family members raises alarms about overreach and First Amendment violations. This isn’t an isolated incident; it’s part of a broader pattern of pressure on the press, as the administration…
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