
More than 45 orgs call to drop charges against Asheville journalists
Prosecution is unconstitutional and against the interests of justice

Prosecution is unconstitutional and against the interests of justice

Judge questions whether reporters were journalists and ignores evidence of retaliation

Potential for surveillance underscores need for federal shield law

Footage of arrests released following FPF court petition

Asheville journalists set for trial but footage remains hidden from public

FPF, Demand Progress and more than 40 organizations urge the House to return control of the cameras to C-SPAN to serve the public

Letter argues that law would curtail trend of government surveillance of journalists.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFreedom of the Press Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting and defending public-interest journalism, is announcing a new technical advisory board that includes top-notch journalists, technologists and academics.The new board’s mission, according to foundation director Trevor Timm, is to function as a think-tank for digital …