Biggest item in Sessions press conference on leaks so far: DOJ is reviewing policy on use of subpoenas against reporters and news media
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Replying to @rgoodlaw
Here's text of existing Dept of Justice policy (2013) on dealing with media, news reporters in leak investigations https://www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/doj-news-media-2013.pdf …
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Replying to @rgoodlaw
Sessions ends press conference with no Q&A and reporter calling out, "Mr. Attorney General, do you plan to prosecute journalists?"
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Replying to @rgoodlaw
2013 Justice Dept policy: "members of the news media will not be subject to prosecution based solely on newsgathering activities."
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Replying to @rgoodlaw
Excerpt of 2013 DOJ policy on use of subpoenas against reporters' phone records etc —extraordinary measure —last resort —when essentialpic.twitter.com/vRoUR46axS
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Replying to @rgoodlaw
2013 Justice Dept policy also included protection for notifying media in advance of seeking access to records, increased oversight, etc.
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Replying to @rgoodlaw
Importantly, Sessions' refers to "impunity" of media in reporting leaks. Sounds more ominous than just changing policy on subpoenas. Text:pic.twitter.com/rQ6d5GYr6Q
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Replying to @rgoodlaw
This part of DOJ regulations (not a federal statute) provides current policy for subpoenas etc involving media:https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/28/50.10 …
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