# Justice Department to stop seizing reporter records

Axios, 2021-06-05

- Address: https://www.axios.com/doj-leaks-journalist-records-6bfa8da3-d20a-4b29-b50b-c6d6780556f0
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- Last checked: 2026-09-23
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## Cited by

- [Justice Department bars seizing reporters' phone and email records](https://thewaronnews.com/incidents/2021-doj-bans-seizing-reporters-records-garland)
- [Claim 340: A DOJ spokesman said the department would stop seeking compulsory process against journalists doing their jobs.](https://thewaronnews.com/claims/340)
- [Claim 341: President Biden said the earlier seizure of reporters' records was wrong.](https://thewaronnews.com/claims/341)
- [Claim 342: The department confirmed its commitment to press independence when announcing the policy.](https://thewaronnews.com/claims/342)

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