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'''Shield Laws''' are [[state]] laws that supply journalists limited protection against revealing their sources. | '''Shield Laws''' are [[state]] laws that supply journalists limited protection against revealing their sources. | ||
| + | "Shield law" may also refer to "rape shield laws," under which a rape victim (or [[complaining witness]]) may not be cross-examined about his or her prior sexual activity. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 19:31, March 22, 2008
Shield Laws are state laws that supply journalists limited protection against revealing their sources.
"Shield law" may also refer to "rape shield laws," under which a rape victim (or complaining witness) may not be cross-examined about his or her prior sexual activity.
References
U.S. Government and Politics