shield law
noun
: a law that protects journalists from forced disclosure of confidential news sources
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More than a dozen GOP attorneys general recently urged congressional leadership in a letter to preempt the state laws by passing legislation that bans shield laws.
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The Hill, 9 Aug. 2025
New York's 2022 shield law bars public entities from cooperating with out-of-state investigations into reproductive health care services.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In my opinion, Florida’s shield law offers the clearest and most comprehensive definition of a journalist, and should be adopted as a universal standard.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The state has shield laws for patients seeking gender affirming care and doctors who provide it.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
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The Hill, 9 Aug. 2025
New York's 2022 shield law bars public entities from cooperating with out-of-state investigations into reproductive health care services.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In my opinion, Florida’s shield law offers the clearest and most comprehensive definition of a journalist, and should be adopted as a universal standard.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The state has shield laws for patients seeking gender affirming care and doctors who provide it.
—William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
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“Shield law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shield%20law. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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