New York Times moves to quash Trump administration subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The New York Times is legally challenging subpoenas issued by the Trump administration that demand journalists reveal their sources regarding reporting on Air Force One. The newspaper argues these actions are a bad-faith attempt to intimidate the press and violate constitutional protections.
Why it matters
This case represents a significant legal battle over the limits of government power and the protection of journalistic privilege in the United States.
The move tees up a significant court fight over press freedom in the United States 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," David McCraw, the newspaper's senior vice-president and deputy general counsel, said in a statement.
"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."
The filing was made under seal in the Southern District of New York, where the journalists were summoned in subpoenas delivered last Friday to testify before a federal grand jury.
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