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Jan 15, 1979A bill to secure and protect the freedom of the press from unwarranted intrusions by persons acting under color of law.
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Press Protection Act - Prohibits any person acting under color of law, without a prior adversary court proceeding, from searching any place or seizing any things in the possession, custody, or control of any person engaged in the gathering or dissemination of news for the print or broadcast media, unless with a warrant issued by a court upon probable cause that such person has committed or is...
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Introduced(1/15/79)
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Passed
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RD
Mr. DRINAN
(D) MA – 3
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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 15, 1979