# 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](https://thewaronnews.com/incidents/2025-doj-rescinds-media-subpoena-guidelines)
- Source: DOJ rescinds news media guidelines: analysis. https://www.rcfp.org/doj-rescinds-news-media-guidelines-analysis/
- 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.

Source page: https://thewaronnews.com/claims/10. The War On News, CC BY 4.0.