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Freelance journalist sues following House Committee’s subpoena of her phone records

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Date of Incident
November 24, 2021
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Case number
1:21-cv-03290
Targets
Amy Harris (Freelance)
Case Status
Ongoing
Type of case
Civil

Subpoena/Legal Order

Subpoena Type →
Journalist communications or work product
Subpoena Status →
Pending
Third Party in Possession of Communications →
Verizon
Third Party Business →
Telecom company
Legal Order Type →
Subpoena
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