You might think a law that criminalizes journalism is obviously unconstitutional. But if so, you are wrong, according to a decision by the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Police and prosecutors have qualified immunity that protects them in a lawsuit filed by a citizen journalist arrested for publishing nonpublic information provided by a police source, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
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