Reform of the Espionage Act to Protect Journalists and Whistleblowers

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A group of civil liberty, press freedom, and whistleblower protection groups are calling for a reform of the Espionage Act to protect journalists and whistleblowers from the government's abuse of power. Rep. Rashida Tlaib offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 to address this issue.

Key Points

  • Amendment 759 aims to reform the Espionage Act
  • The Espionage Act has been used to target journalists and whistleblowers
  • The amendment seeks to tighten language and provide more due process protections

Pros

  • Protects journalists and whistleblowers from government abuse of power
  • Aligns the Espionage Act with contemporary First Amendment jurisprudence

Cons

  • Potential implications for national security