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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. |
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| − | | + | "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 ==
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| − | U.S. Government and Politics
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| | [[Category:Law]] | | [[Category:Law]] |
| | [[Category:Journalism]] | | [[Category:Journalism]] |