In recent months, the Trump Administration has eliminated long standing legal protections that shielded the notes and records of reporters in investigations of government leaks. Coupled with the dismantling of offices once charged with protecting whistleblowers from retaliation, the moves signal a wider climate of legal uncertainty for investigative filmmakers and reporters alike. This panel explores emerging risks—from leak investigations to defamation and surveillance—affecting anyone tackling controversial topics or powerful interests, and offers strategies for safeguarding your work and sources in this shifting landscape.