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Trump’s attacks on law firms and nonprofits endanger the press
Since January, Trump has launched salvos against institutions he sees as roadblocks on his path to greater political control.
Rights organizations file comprehensive ethics complaint against Ed Martin
Ed Martin’s attacks on the First Amendment should disqualify him not only from serving as U.S. attorney but from practicing law.
Lights, camera, national security crisis!
Trump’s film tariff announcement reveals more misuse of national security rhetoric.
New DOJ policy on journalists and sources fuels Trump’s lies
Leak investigations will likely target embarrassing reports of incompetence and wrongdoing
Public records help overcome obstacles to reporting on state prisons
Michelle Pitcher navigates secretive Texas criminal justice system to produce vital investigative reports
100 days, 100 attacks on the press
Plus: DOJ repeals protections for journalist-source confidentiality
Trump DOJ repeals protections for journalist-source confidentiality
Democrats to blame for ignoring repeated warnings that this would happen if they didn't pass the PRESS Act
Release secret memos on op-ed writer abduction
Plus: Journalist targeted by Trump 1.0 discusses threats from Trump 2.0
Administration must release memos about abduction of op-ed writer
Public records requests seek transparency on internal discussions of illegal deportation
Investigating Medicaid fraud through public records
Releasing public records serves the public’s interest — even when it doesn’t serve the agency’s interests
