Of the following courses of action, which is LEAST LIKELY to happen when law enforcement agencies (or government officials or defense attorneys) wants access to a journalist's notes or tapes?
A) they will ask the journalist to turn over the materials voluntarily
B) they will obtain a subpoena requiring the journalist to turn over the materials
C) they will request a warrant to search the reporter's home
D) they will request a warrant to search the journalist's newsroom or television station

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Requesting a warrant to search a journalist's home is the least likely course of action because it is a significant invasion of privacy and would require a high level of evidence to convince a judge to grant such a warrant. The other options listed are more common tactics used by law enforcement or government officials in attempting to access a journalist's notes or tapes.

Of the Following Courses of Action, Which Is LEAST LIKELY