The Department of Justice withdrew its demands for phone records and grand jury testimony from New York Times reporters following criticism from a federal judge. This decision came after US District Judge Arun Subramanian questioned Justice Department lawyers for nearly an hour regarding their handling of the subpoenas during a hearing on Thursday. Judge Subramanian suggested that the subpoenas could either be quashed or withdrawn.
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DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas for Phone Records of New York Times Reporters
The Department of Justice has retracted its subpoenas for phone records and grand jury testimony from New York Times reporters after a federal judge's criticism. Judge Arun Subramanian raised concerns about the Justice Department's approach during a hearing.
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