The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication
Fifth Edition
Links to Professional Resources
- The Federal Common Law of Journalist’s Privilege: A Position Paper
- This is a detailed position paper on reporter’s privilege. It highlights and considers the interaction of court rulings such as Branzburg v. Hayes with federal rule and state law. The piece is co-authored by a subcommittee of the Committee on Communications & Media Law.
- First Amendment Coalition
- This website offers numerous articles about the unsuccessful attempt in 2009 and 2010 to adopt a federal shield law.
- You can follow the regional New England First Amendment Coalition on Twitter: @NEFAC
- Society of Professional Journalists
- This website includes links to the U.S. House of Representatives’ and U.S. Senates’ shield law bills.
- Follow on Twitter: @SPJTweets
- First Amendment Center
- This post discusses whether a federal shield law could be adopted.