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Government Proposes ‘Feldstein Law’ to Shield Officials Sharing Secret Information with Prime Minister

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Jerusalem, Israel – In a significant legislative move, Israeli ministers have taken steps to enact a new law named after former Mossad chief Shabtai Shavit, known colloquially as the ‘Feldstein Law.’ This proposed law would provide certain government officials with immunity when sharing classified information directly with the Prime Minister. The bill, which was advanced by the Ministerial Committee for Legislation, is poised to drastically alter the legal landscape regarding the dissemination of classified materials within the highest echelons of government. The legislation specifically aims to protect acting ministers or deputy ministers from criminal prosecution … Read more

Constitution vs. Coercion: The Urgent Need for a Federal Shield Law to Protect Journalists and Their Sources

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Washington, D.C. – As freedom of the press continues to be a cornerstone of American democracy, enshrined in the First Amendment, debates intensify over the necessity of federal legislation to protect journalists. Despite the constitutional safeguard that prohibits Congress from abridging press freedom, there currently exists no federal law that extends similar protections to reporters on a national level, which many argue leaves a significant vulnerability in the journalistic profession. The absence of a federal shield law means that reporters’ ability to protect their sources is not uniformly protected across the country. While 49 states … Read more

Beneath the Flames: A Tacana Leader’s Stand to Shield Indigenous Villages from Amazon Wildfires

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RURRENABAQUE, Bolivia — On a day tinted with the acrid smoke of the Amazon ablaze, Dario Mamio Serato stood alone wielding a machete, his efforts a desperate bid to carve a break in the fuel feeding the inferno rapidly nearing his village. As smoke obscured the sky and panic filled the air, the survival of three indigenous Tacana villages hung precariously in the balance, with dozens of families still scrambling to evacuate. The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the planet’s lungs, was suffocating under a blanket of smoke, and with it was Serato, a … Read more

Former President Trump’s Legal Bid to Shield Evidence in 2020 Election Case Rejected as “Unpersuasive” by U.S. Judge

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WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump sought to restrict how much evidence can be released publicly in his 2020 election subversion case, a move that legal experts have deemed largely ineffective. This development adds another layer to the legal battles Trump faces just weeks before the 2024 presidential election, in which he is a candidate. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan presides over the case, which alleges Trump attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Special counsel Jack Smith, appointed to investigate these claims, has spearheaded the prosecution, culminating in charges that include conspiracy … Read more