Civil Rights
Jan. 18, 2008
Ruling Widens Journalists' Privilege
First Amendment groups are applauding a decision by a federal magistrate judge to grant Amnesty International the same rights as journalists to protect confidential sources.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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First Amendment groups are applauding a decision by a federal magistrate to grant Amnesty International the same rights as journalists to protect confidential sources.
"It's an important decision and a breath of fresh air," Jim Wheaton said of the decision. Wheaton is co-founder of and senior counsel fo...
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