New York Times Files Motion to Quash Subpoenas of Its Journalists

The Justice Department is seeking to compel grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Times reporting on the president’s new Air Force One jet.

By Michael M. Grynbaum

New York Times files motion to quash justice department’s subpoenas

Journalists who had reported on security concerns around the new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, received summons The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas the justice department served journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom and the government’s ability to force reporters to identify sources. “As we set out in our motion, these subpoenas are brought in bad fa...

By Associated Press

New York Times moves to quash Trump administration subpoenas over Air Force One reporting

A New York Times lawyer says the newspaper is going to court to defend its 'journalists' rights to report freely' on President Donald Trump's administration after subpoenas were delivered last week.

New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom and the government’s ability to force reporters to identify sources

By Via AP news wire

Senators press top Justice Department officials on decision to subpoena New York Times reporters

Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, was asked about subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists. Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images Senate Democrats asked top DOJ officials about why they subpoenaed journalists. The Justice Department issued the subpoenas as part of a leak investigation. The subpoenas were signed by Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan. In two separate Capitol Hill hearings on Wednesday, senators pressed top Justice Department officials on a de...