1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The PRESS Act aims to establish limits on the federal government's ability to compel disclosure of information from journalists and service providers storing journalists' data. It seeks to protect the free flow of information by preventing the compelled disclosure of sources and records related to journalism, except in cases involving acts of terrorism against the United States or threats of imminent violence. The legislation requires courts to determine if disclosure is necessary based on specific legal standards before compelling journalists or service providers to reveal protected information. This measure is intended to safeguard press freedoms and the public's access to information while accounting for legitimate national security concerns. The proposed law attempts to strike a balance between enabling robust journalism and allowing law enforcement to pursue serious crimes through a judicial review process.