Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
The Espionage Act has long been used by the government to prosecute whistleblowers for disclosing information to the press. In April, Attorney General Pam Bondi released a memo changing long-standing policy that limits Justice Department attorneys’ pursuit of records or testimony from journalists, including in cases involving leaks of classified information. In recent months, the Espionage Act has drawn increased media attention, particularly in connection with the SignalGate messages.
On July 1, lawyers Abbe Lowell and Mark Zaid will discuss the Espionage Act at 6 p.m. at a National Press Club Headliners Cocktails & Conversation.
The Espionage Act has long been used by the government to prosecute whistleblowers for disclosing information to the press. In April, Attorney General Pam Bondi released a memo changing long-standing policy that limits Justice Department attorneys’ pursuit of records or testimony from journalists, including in cases involving leaks of classified information. In recent months, the Espionage Act has drawn increased media attention, particularly in connection with the SignalGate messages.
On July 1, lawyers Abbe Lowell and Mark Zaid will discuss the Espionage Act at 6 p.m. at a National Press Club Headliners Cocktails & Conversation.
