In a sea change for press freedom, Biden administration vows not to spy on reporters doing their job
The Biden admin, following the revelation of several scandals involving the DOJ spying on journalists, says it will end the practice.
Documenting an extraordinary year of press freedom violations
The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker has published an overview of a truly remarkable year’s worth of press freedom violations during nationwide protests. The Tracker builds on individually reported incidents to provide the definitive telling of the crackdown on journalists that emerged alongside the protests.
Iowa reporter Andrea Sahouri acquitted on charges that never should have been brought in the first place
A jury in Polk County, Iowa voted to acquit reporter Andrea Sahouri after she was arrested last summer while covering a protest. The case has been widely criticized by press freedom and human rights advocates around the world.
Assange extradition rejected: A huge sigh of relief for press freedom
Freedom of the Press Foundation's statement on the the rejection of the US's extradition request of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
New report: A record breaking number of journalists arrested in the U.S. this year
New report, "U.S. Press Freedom in Crisis: Journalists Under Arrest in 2020," details how more than 117 journalists were arrested across the country in 2020.
Reported press freedom violations in Black Lives Matter protests near 500
An unprecedented assault on press freedom has been carried out by police since the George Floyd protests started in May.
In support of Black lives matter
Freedom of the Press Foundation believes Black lives matter, and we support the efforts of activists and protesters exercising their First Amendment rights to take a stand against police brutality.
Minnesota police shockingly arrest CNN reporter on live TV, hit other journalists with tear gas and rubber bullets
This morning, viewers watching CNN for coverage of the ongoing protests in Minneapolis instead witnessed an unbelievable curtailment of press freedom, as an entire film crew was arrested — on air — apparently without even being notified of the cause of their arrest.
Brazilian prosecutors appeal judge’s order, refuse to drop criminal charges against journalist Glenn Greenwald
Brazilian authorities have appealed a federal judge’s ruling that rejected criminal charges against Glenn Greenwald. The charges stem from an investigative series documenting corruption among top officials in Brazil.
Our statement on Brazil's outrageous charges against journalist Glenn Greenwald
In an outrageous attack on press freedom, Glenn Greenwald has been charged with crimes for doing his job as a journalist.
