New York Times files motion to quash justice department’s subpoenas
•The New York Times filed a motion to quash subpoenas from the Justice Department targeting its journalists.
•The subpoenas relate to security concerns about the new Air Force One, gifted by Qatar.
•The Times argues the subpoenas violate its constitutional rights and aim to punish the outlet for its reporting.
المصدر: The Guardian World | Source: The Guardian WorldJournalists who had reported on security concerns around the new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, received summons
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas the justice department served journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom and the government’s ability to force reporters to identify sources.
“As we set out in our motion, these subpoenas are brought in bad faith to punish The Times for its coverage. They violate the constitutional rights of The Times and its journalists. We are going to court to defend our journalists’ rights to report freely on the administration and to provide the public with stories that matter,” David McCraw, the newspaper’s senior vice-president and deputy general counsel, said in a statement.
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→The New York Times filed a motion to quash subpoenas from the Justice Department targeting its journalists.
→The subpoenas relate to security concerns about the new Air Force One, gifted by Qatar.
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