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As others pointed out, the problem with this is that you end up with a government that can target any reporter by claiming they have "classified materials". No
by bossyTeacher 10mo ago
As others pointed out, the problem with this is that you end up with a government that can target any reporter by claiming they have "classified materials". No need to prove what those materials are (because they are classified). This is how third world countries choke journalists.
- nickff 10mo agoIn the USA, the claim has to be convincing to a judge, so it’s not quite as arbitrary as you indicate.
- bossyTeacher 10mo agoClearly, the bar for it to be convincing seems quite low here
- lelanthran 9mo agoHow do you know what papers the judge saw when issuing the warrant? I was not aware that the filings were public.
- fzeroracer 10mo agoIn order for ICE to raid homes they need to have a valid warrant signed by a judge, but that doesn't seem to be stopping them in Minneapolis doing warrantless raids.
- nephihaha 9mo agoJournalism has been choked by a decreasing number of owners and sources (usually press agencies and releases).