U.S. Attorney General Rescinds Biden-Era Policy Restricting DOJ Access to Journalists’ Records

In a significant legal shift, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has revoked a policy from the Biden administration that prohibited the Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining records and compelling testimony from journalists. This policy change is aimed at intensifying the crackdown on leaks. The announcement was made through a memo issued on Friday, a copy of which was obtained by Law360.