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In reply to the discussion: Fox learned about the subpoena nearly three years ago (updated) [View all]SlimJimmy
(3,182 posts)of a free press and the idea that a reporter may get information from sources without worrying about a DOJ that is looking over their shoulder. The time tested method is to go after the leakers, not the reporters. What changed all of a sudden? Why are you in support of the DOJ and not the first amendment?
They also wanted continuing and unrestricted surveillance of his e-mail and phones. Wow, just wow. If the DOJ can simply accuse a reporter of a crime, and then obtain a never ending search warrant for their records, who is safe?
I'd take you seriously, but aren't you the one that accused me of treason? Yep, that's what I thought.
I needed to add that "pen registers" only trap and record phone calls to and from targets. The warrant asked for *complete* phone records as well as electronic documents (e-mail).