Department of Justice Announces Review of Media Subpoena Policies

DOJ may revise policies on using investigatory tools to procure information about the media, with significant legal and business implications.

Key Points:

..The review marks DOJ’s second significant evaluation of media subpoena policies since 2013.

..Policy changes may include reducing protections for media organization business records, narrowing the definition of newsgathering activities, and expanding national security exemption.

..The review reflects a broader pattern of changes to recent DOJ policy initiatives.

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