Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Judge to Decide on Trump Subpoenas for NYT Journalists
A judge is deciding whether to uphold subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists.
The subpoenas are related to a report about security concerns regarding the president flying on a plane donated by Qatar.
The New York Times argues that the subpoenas are aimed at harassing journalists and violating their First Amendment rights.
The Trump administration says the subpoenas are necessary to investigate leaks of classified information.
The hearing is set for July 23, 2020, in Manhattan federal court.
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian will decide on subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists.
The subpoenas are related to a report on security concerns about the president flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One.
The New York Times argues the subpoenas are aimed at harassing journalists and violating First Amendment rights.
The Trump administration says the subpoenas are necessary to investigate leaks of classified information.
The hearing is set for July 23, 2020, in Manhattan federal court.
- Who
- U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, New York Times, Donald Trump
- What
- A hearing to decide on subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists
- When
- July 23, 2020
- Where
- Manhattan federal court
- Why
- To determine the validity of subpoenas issued to journalists regarding a report on security concerns about the president flying on a Qatari-donated Air Force One
New York Times
Trump Administration
Purpose of Subpoenas
New York Times
The subpoenas are aimed at harassing and intimidating journalists, violating First Amendment protections.
Trump Administration
The subpoenas are necessary to investigate leaks of classified national defense information.
First Amendment Protections
New York Times
The First Amendment shields reporters from having to divulge sources in criminal investigations.
Trump Administration
The First Amendment does not shield reporters from having to divulge essential information in criminal investigations.
Use of Subpoenas
New York Times
The Justice Department violated internal policies on the use of subpoenas against journalists.
Trump Administration
The subpoenas were issued properly and are necessary for the investigation.
- Date of Hearing
- July 23, 2020
- Judge
- Arun Subramanian
- U.S. Attorney
- Jay Clayton
- Newspaper
- New York Times
- President
- Donald Trump
- Issue
- Subpoenas for journalists' sources
- National Security Concern
- Leaks of classified national defense information