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The Pentagon and Department of Justice launched a new task force focused on prosecuting people who leak classified or sensitive national security information. The move signals an escalation in efforts to crack down on whistleblowers and journalists' sources.
The Pentagon and DOJ announced a new task force dedicated to prosecuting people who leak classified or sensitive national security information. The timing matters: this comes as the administration is also moving to restrict press access and subpoena reporters. Together, these moves create a two-front approach—one targeting the sources, one targeting the journalists who receive them.
Historically, leak prosecutions exist in most administrations. What's different here is the intensity and scope. A dedicated task force signals this is a priority, not an occasional enforcement action. Whistleblowers and journalists' sources already operate under significant risk; this escalates that risk considerably. The effect is to narrow the channels through which information about government actions can reach the public.
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