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ICE Secret Subpoenas Bypass Judges and Could Expose Journalist Sources , Press Freedom Group Warns

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from ibtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom · North America

A press freedom group warns that ICE's use of secret subpoenas, bypassing judges, could potentially reveal journalist sources. This is significant because it raises concerns about press freedom and the appropriate oversight of government agencies.

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