The Justice Department recently rescinded a protective policy for journalists regarding leak investigations, allowing for subpoenas and testimony from reporters. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that leaking sensitive information undermines the rule of law. The new guideline permits DOJ leadership to issue subpoenas while aiming to protect the independence of the press. This policy change revives a more assertive stance on leak investigations reminiscent of practices during the Trump and Obama administrations, contrasting sharply with the previous Biden-era approach that sought to limit aggressive methods against journalists.
Federal government employees intentionally leaking sensitive information to the media undermines the ability of the Department of Justice to uphold the rule of law, protect civil rights, and keep America safe.
The DOJ's policy allows for subpoenas, court orders and search warrants to get information and testimony from journalists, requiring approval from DOJ leadership.
Bondi's memo marks a sharp break with that policy and returns to a more aggressive approach to leak investigations used during President Trump's first term.
Despite the lack of independence of certain members of the legacy news media, the DOJ would try to limit forcing journalists to share information.
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