Appeals Court Criticizes Justice Department's Broad Demand for Journalists’ LinkedIn Data

Appeals Court Criticizes Justice Department's Broad Demand for Journalists’ LinkedIn Data

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An appeals court has rebuked the Justice Department for issuing a demand for journalists' LinkedIn data, ruling that the request was overly broad. The court expressed concern that complying with the demand could expose numerous unrelated confidential sources. This decision highlights ongoing tensions between government investigations and press freedom.

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