Donald Trump's Justice Department has subpoenaed four New York Times reporters after they exposed security concerns involving his Qatari-provided Air Force One.
Federal agents even delivered some of the subpoenas to the reporters' homes, in what appears to be an attempt to intimidate them.
This is not normal law enforcement. It looks like an effort to frighten journalists, expose their sources and punish reporting that embarrasses the president. These subpoenas threaten freedom of the press, the public's right to know and the First Amendment itself.
Officials who abuse federal power must know that consequences can follow them long after their boss leaves office. If they broke the law, they should be prosecuted and, if convicted, sent to prison.
State bar authorities should act even sooner, investigating the lawyers involved and disbarring any who violated their professional duties.
Add your name: Disbar and prosecute the officials behind Trump's reporter subpoenas.
