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Category - Communications

Does a journalist have the right to shield a confidential source?
  1. Yes, journalists are protected by a federal shield law.
  2. It depends on the state.
  3. It depends on what the source has said.
  4. Yes, unless the source has broken the law.
Explanation
Answer: B - It depends on the state. No federal shield law has been passed, and the laws governing journalists’ sources vary widely around the country.
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