This document is a comprehensive guide on the reporter's privilege in the 7th Circuit, detailing the legal framework and case law surrounding the right of journalists to refuse to testify or disclose sources and information in court. It covers the history, scope, and procedures related to subpoenas, as well as the balancing of interests between the need for information in legal proceedings and the protection of journalistic sources. The guide also discusses the lack of a federal shield law, the application of state laws, and the procedural aspects of contesting subpoenas.
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