Editorial Process Protection Act of 1979

Editorial Process Protection Act of 1979 - Prohibits Federal district courts, courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court from issuing in a defamation action for damages any judicial process which requires the disclosure of information by a journalist or communication entity relating to the editorial process of a publication, broadcast, release, or report, unless the individual bringing the action establishes to the court that: (1) the publication, broadcast, release, or report contains the statement alleged by the public figure to be a defamatory falsehood; and (2) such statement is prima facie false and defamatory.