[Lurking Libertarian]

The interesting thing is that Colorado has a shield law, but the judge wants to know who violated his gag order.

Colorado's shield law doesn't apply in federal court.

[USNBandit]

The trial is in Colorado district court.

[Alberta's Child]

That was one of the key points of contention in the Barry Bonds steroid investigation. California has a “shield law,” but it has no relevance in a Federal case.