Claim 10

A DOJ memo framed the rescission as necessary to combat leaks.

Published 2026-09-22. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 1 source.

Statement: A DOJ memo framed the rescission as necessary to combat leaks.
Field: stated_justification
Value: Leaks undermine DOJ's ability to enforce the law and protect national security
About: incident 2025-doj-rescinds-media-subpoena-guidelines
Source: DOJ rescinds news media guidelines: analysis archived copy
Publisher: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Method: outlet report
Checked: 2026-09-22
Confidence: medium
Status: current
Source date: 2025-04-25

Quotation from the source

Federal government employees intentionally leaking sensitive information to the media undermines the ability of the Department of Justice to uphold the rule of law, protect civil rights, and keep America safe.