S 3258 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Press Protection Act

Introduced 1978-06-28· Sponsored by Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1978-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Press Protection Act - Prohibits any person acting under color of law from searching any place or seizing the possessions of any person engaged in print or broadcast media work unless such search or seizure is conducted pursuant to a warrant issued by a court after an adversary court proceeding upon probable cause that such person has committed or is committing a criminal offense or that evidence will otherwise be concealed, altered, or destroyed. Creates a criminal fine for violators and a civil cause of action for aggrieved persons. Allows punitive damages, not to exceed $10,000, for each violation of this Act.…

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