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Rules Committee forwards resolution backing California shield law, opposes federal intervention in July 8 protest probe
Summary
The San Francisco Rules Committee voted to forward a resolution to the full Board urging protection of California's shield law and criticizing federal involvement in the investigation of the July 8 protest and the prosecution of freelance journalist Josh Wolf. The committee approved amendments recognizing a police officer's injury and urging Congress to consider a federal shield law; the motion passed 2-1.
The San Francisco Rules Committee on [date not specified] forwarded to the full Board a resolution opposing federal intervention in the city's investigation of the July 8 protest and expressing support for California's shield law.
Chair Ross Mercarimi, who introduced the resolution with Supervisor Tom Ammiano as a co-sponsor, said the text is intended to defend California Evidence Code section 1070 and "the respect and dignity of the First Amendment." Mercarimi told the hearing that the committee will try to invite the U.S. Attorney's Office to explain its involvement before the Board votes.
Speakers at a lengthy public-comment period urged supervisors to register a formal stance against what they described as federal overreach. An…
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