It is such a touchy area. On the one hand, reporters being compelled to reveal their sources in many ways stifles a free press and people's willingness to open up to the press. On the other hand, illegal activity should not be tolerated. The SC, correctly IMO, said the rights of law enforcement is so fundamental in our society that these rights outweigh any rights the press may have under the First Amendment.
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