shield law
noun
: a law that protects journalists from forced disclosure of confidential news sources
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But the state had to pass a shield law keeping the drug supplier and much of the protocol for executions secret to be able to reopen the death chamber.
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CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
In 2023, Colorado also enacted a shield law prohibiting state agencies from cooperating with out-of-state investigations and legal actions stemming from reproductive health care provided in Colorado.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2024
Snyder said that California journalists are protected by the state’s shield law, which defends them from giving up information about their sources or other unpublished materials if they are subpoenaed or presented with a search warrant.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2024
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that his devices are protected under the state’s shield laws for journalists, preventing police and prosecutors from having unfettered access.
—Ksnv-Tv News Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
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CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
In 2023, Colorado also enacted a shield law prohibiting state agencies from cooperating with out-of-state investigations and legal actions stemming from reproductive health care provided in Colorado.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2024
Snyder said that California journalists are protected by the state’s shield law, which defends them from giving up information about their sources or other unpublished materials if they are subpoenaed or presented with a search warrant.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2024
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that his devices are protected under the state’s shield laws for journalists, preventing police and prosecutors from having unfettered access.
—Ksnv-Tv News Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Shield law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20law. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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