Pass the PRESS Act
The PRESS Act is the most important press freedom bill in modern history.
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Stop Arresting Journalists
Too often, police arrest journalists for doing their jobs. These arrests and prosecutions chill important reporting.
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Reform Government Secrecy
The U.S. classifies far too many secrets, obstructing democracy.
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Judge orders disclosure of funders of lawsuit against CNN
Ruling follows disturbing trend of wealthy and connected financiers attacking the press by bankrolling litigation.
Ohio authorities ignore Supreme Court to arrest journalist
Editor charged and equipment seized after publishing source’s recording of murder trial.
Now’s the time: Tell Sen. Durbin to advance the PRESS Act, the historic press freedom legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin has an opportunity to advance landmark protections for journalists.
Prison time for reporting on leaks?
Don’t give presidents the tools to jail journalists.
Outrageous social media laws await Supreme Court
Key First Amendment protections face challenges from Texas and Florida.
Newsworthy leaks under attack in LA
Powerful groups aim to silence reporting on unauthorized audio despite its clear significance and immediate reverberations.
Don’t get lost in the Trump raid debates. The oft-abused Espionage Act is in dire need of reform
Misguided debates around the Espionage Act have led to a flood of misinformation about what the often-abused law actually does in practice. Left unchecked, it will have a lasting effect on important reform efforts.
Congress has a historic chance to protect journalists and whistleblowers in this year’s defense authorization bill
For years, DOJ has abused the Espionage Act against whistleblowers and journalists. A new bill could potentially change that.
Supreme Court ruling limits paths for journalists to hold federal officers accountable
In a Supreme Court term packed with controversial cases, one of the more-overlooked rulings has alarmed press freedom advocates as it gutted the legal mechanism used to hold federal officers liable for violating individuals’ constitutional rights.
The extradition of Julian Assange must be condemned by all who believe in press freedom
Regardless of your feelings on Assange, the U.S. indictment against him will criminalize common newsgathering practices used by countless journalists.
