A resolution affirming that the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees the freedom of the press and asserting that no purpose is served by sentencing journalists Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper, nor any similarly situated journalists, to prison for maintaining the anonymity of confidential sources.

Summary

Affirms that the first amendment of the Constitution guarantees freedom of the press. Proclaims that no purpose is served by imprisoning journalists Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper (who face prison sentences for contempt for refusing to disclose confidential sources).

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Timeline

1. 11 July 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7996)

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2. 11 July 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 11 July 2005 · Official file

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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