The PRESS Act would enshrine nationwide protections for journalists across the United States from being forced to identify or give up their confidential sources, ensuring their ability to gather news without fear.
Forcing journalists to turn over a source's identity can discourage newsgathering, harming the public's ability to stay informed, especially as we consume news from many independent sources.
The recent history of government abuses, including secret seizures of phone records from journalists, underscores the importance of enacting the PRESS Act now to protect journalistic integrity.
The bill aims to shield not only traditional journalists but also independent journalists and smaller outlets, ensuring broader protections for those publishing information in the public interest.
Collection
[
|
...
]