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Government Withdraws Subpoenas for New York Times Reporters Following Legal Criticism

The U.S. government has withdrawn subpoenas requiring three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources after a federal judge criticized the legal process. Judge Arun Subramanian stated that subpoenas should be a last resort in investigations involving journalists. The Justice Department had previously issued similar subpoenas to other news organizations.

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The U.S. government has withdrawn subpoenas requiring three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources after a federal judge criticized the legal process. Judge Arun Subramanian stated that subpoenas should be a last resort in investigations involving journalists. The Justice Department had previously issued similar subpoenas to other news organizations.

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Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors

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Government Withdraws Subpoenas for New York Times Reporters Following Legal Criticism