Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times
The U.S. government has withdrawn subpoenas targeting three New York Times reporters following a reprimand from a federal judge. The judge criticized the government's attempt to force journalists to reveal sources as a violation of legal standards.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing tensions between the executive branch's efforts to curb leaks and the First Amendment protections afforded to the press.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday grudgingly withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet .
The withdrawals in U.S. District Court followed a remarkable back-and-forth between a visibly irritated Judge Arun Subramanian and government lawyers. They come at a time when the Trump administration is vigorously going after news organizations whose reporting and coverage it doesn’t like — and also trying to crack down on leaks inside the government.
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