State shield laws rarely specifically include web-based journalists and usually offer qualified protection to journalists. They are not applicable in federal proceedings, and usually do not offer absolute protection to journalists. Thus, the correct choice is E, which includes both B and D.

Solved

State Shield Laws

Question 41

Multiple Choice

State shield laws:

A) are applicable in federal proceedings
B) rarely specifically include web-based journalists
C) usually offer absolute protection to journalists
D) usually offer qualified protection to journalists
E) B & D

Correct Answer: