Chapter 15

Question 1

shield law advantages

Answer 1

1. ) legislators decide who it applies to
2. ) “ can move more quickly than courts.
3. ) “ “ amend shield laws; change them.

Question 2

shield law disadvantages

Answer 2

1. ) courts interpret laws narrowly; journalists are less protected
2. ) ability of legislators to change laws quickly means they are reactive to not protect journalist.
3. ) constitution generally trumps a statute; constitution shapes the way we decide these cases which is not in the journalists favor but in the public interest.

Question 3

Cohen v. Cowles Media Co.

Answer 3

1991- Sources can sue news organizations for revealing their identity.

Question 4

Zurcher v. Stanford Daily

Answer 4

1978- Journalists do not get extra protection from search warrants thru the 1st and 14th amendment.