News Groups Seek More Transparency on Capitol Attack, Inauguration Security
Federal law enforcement agencies must provide more transparency and “timely, vital information” about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and possible future attacks, said trade groups and journalism advocacy organizations in a letter Thursday to DOJ, the Department…
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of Homeland Security, the Capitol Police, the FBI and others, according to an NAB news release. Other signers included the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters, News Media Alliance and Radio Television Digital News Association. "The agencies must share information about possible civil unrest in the days leading up to Inauguration Day, January 20, through frequent and regular in-person press briefings,” the letter said. The information is needed to allow the public and news outlets to protect themselves, the letter said. The Jan. 6 incident could spur action on legislation to protect journalists, some groups say.