Legislation that expressly protects reporters' rights to maintain sources' confidentiality in court is called a

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Shield laws are legislation that protects reporters' rights to maintain sources' confidentiality in court. Option A is incorrect because a moral agent is an individual who makes ethical judgments and can be applied to a variety of professions, including journalism. Option B is incorrect as public domain refers to knowledge that is available to the public with no copyright or legal restrictions. Option D is also incorrect as prior restraint refers to government censorship of information before it is published or aired.

Legislation That Expressly Protects Reporters' Rights to Maintain Sources' Confidentiality