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The New York Times phone-record subpoenas
DevelopingNext check : A court ruling or government withdrawal resolving whether the subpoenas may be enforced.
Where it stands
The Justice Department subpoenaed phone records of New York Times journalists and family members to identify sources who disclosed security flaws in the Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. A judge froze enforcement; the Times called the subpoenas retaliation, while DOJ said they were part of a routine leak investigation. The report named a July 23 hearing, but does not say what happened at it.
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The story so far
DOJ Drops Subpoenas on New York Times Reporters After Judge Pushes Back
The Trump Justice Department withdrew demands for journalists' phone records — including family members' — after a federal judge questioned why prosecutors hadn't tried less invasive steps first.
History
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Who's involved
People
Adam GoldmanAmerican journalist1 report
Arun SubramanianAmerican federal judge1 report
Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report- Eric LiptonAmerican journalist1 report
Jodie GinsbergPresident of The Committee to Protect Journalists1 report- Tyler PagerAmerican journalist1 report
Places
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York500 Pearl St, New York, NY 10007, USA1 report
- WashingtonWashington, DC, USA1 report
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