Even if journalists have a qualified privilege to withhold information under a shield law, journalists are likely to be required to provide confidential information when:

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A grand jury can demand confidential information from journalists, and a defendant facing serious criminal charges can seek such information through a subpoena or other legal process. However, a lawyer in any case does not have the same legal authority to demand information from a journalist, and the shield law would likely protect the journalist in that situation.

Even If Journalists Have a Qualified Privilege to Withhold Information