Pass the PRESS Act
The PRESS Act is the most important press freedom bill in modern history.
More on the IssueThe PRESS Act is the most important press freedom bill in modern history.
More on the IssueToo often, police arrest journalists for doing their jobs. These arrests and prosecutions chill important reporting.
More on the IssueThe U.S. classifies far too many secrets, obstructing democracy.
More on the IssueProposal would ‘Europeanize’ American law and protect elites
Proposal threatens to stifle investigative reporting
Press protections must be codified after proposals to weaponize courts against journalists
Order restrains news reporting while failing to advance fair trial rights
Agencies are increasingly emboldened to preempt records requests with closure rules
Anti-surveillance bill combats government overreach and political retaliation
Reporter’s privilege can’t just protect reporters
Congress gifts judges unprecedented and unconstitutional powers.
Credible American leadership needed to curb disturbing trend.
Agencies misuse exemptions to cause delay and expense.