Trump Administration Subpoenas New York Times Reporters
Press freedom advocates and members of Congress denounced the move as an attempt to intimidate journalists.
The Trump administration has issued subpoenas to New York Times reporters over their coverage, drawing swift condemnation from press freedom advocates and lawmakers, according to Al Jazeera.
Critics described the subpoenas as an attempt to "threaten and intimidate" journalists, Al Jazeera reported, citing press freedom advocates and members of Congress who spoke out against the action.
The subpoenas represent a significant escalation in tensions between the administration and one of the nation's largest news organizations. Details on the specific coverage that prompted the subpoenas, and the scope of information sought from the reporters, were not immediately available.
The move is likely to intensify debate over press freedom protections and the use of legal tools against journalists covering the federal government.
— Compiled from reporting by Al Jazeera.