FBI continues to spy on journalists as news outlets ask for investigation
A coalition of news organizations have asked a government oversight board to investigate the role of domestic spying in compromising journalist’s sources and ability to cover the news. Over 24 organizations are asking the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to find out the extent of surveillance of journalists; how the data collection is affecting the practice of news reporting; and policies and procedures in place to protect journalists and newsgathering. (Reporters Committee for Freedom