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2024-01-24 21:57:55

Pay attention to what's happening in this case: the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals just essentially ruled that it's fully legal to jail journalists for reporting leaked information, or any information they obtain from government officials without going through "proper channels."

This is a serious issue for #journalism in #Texas, #Louisiana and #Mississppi and we should hope the Supreme Court sets things right quickly. https://www.texasobserver.org/priscilla-villarreal-journalist-la-gordiloca-fifth-circuit/ via npub1hgr7umlexec6xmg89w2u75ajlqt5dhmql8jdue09pgj5zzdzh2zqw92e7r (npub1hgr…2e7r)

#SCOTUS #PressFreedom #FirstAmendment #news #politics #USpol #CriminalJustice #media #law

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