The publication of confidential information by the press stands in stark contrast to the press\u27 dedication to protecting the confidentiality of sources. While the Supreme Court has taken the position that the press may publish confidential information acquired through routine newsgathering methods, the contours of the phrase routine newsgathering methods are poorly defined In this Article, Professor Lee describes the link between the manner in which information is obtained and the First Amendment\u27s protection of the publication of the information. He concludes that the proper analysis would separate the interests affected by publication from the interests affected by illegal newsgathering
