shield law
noun
: a law that protects journalists from forced disclosure of confidential news sources
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The group’s executive director, Julie Kay, said the fine handed down from Texas doesn’t change shield laws in Democratic states, the AP reported.
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Alina Habba's 'Separation of Powers' Comments Draw Scrutiny Prominent Baptist Minister Accuses Trump White House of Anti-Christian Bias
DOGE Account Calls Attention to Removing LGBTQ+ Page on DHS Website
Dozens of other states have shield laws protecting access to transgender health care.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
When the shield law passed in New York, that was a game changer as far as the number of practitioners who wanted support and advice, and came to us.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
The state legislature then passed a shield law allowing officials to keep lethal injection drug suppliers private.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Alina Habba's 'Separation of Powers' Comments Draw Scrutiny Prominent Baptist Minister Accuses Trump White House of Anti-Christian Bias
DOGE Account Calls Attention to Removing LGBTQ+ Page on DHS Website
Dozens of other states have shield laws protecting access to transgender health care.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
When the shield law passed in New York, that was a game changer as far as the number of practitioners who wanted support and advice, and came to us.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
The state legislature then passed a shield law allowing officials to keep lethal injection drug suppliers private.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Shield law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20law. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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