Assange freed, press freedom imperiled
Through op-eds and TV appearances, FPF made clear that the Biden administration deserves zero credit after forcing Julian Assange to plead guilty to get out of prison
Assange freed, press freedom imperiled
Julian Assange has finally been freed after reaching a surprising deal with U.S. authorities to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act. The plea deal avoids the worst outcome of a court precedent that could be used against journalists, but it still threatens press freedom.
The government says it won’t prosecute ‘real’ journalists. Don’t believe it
Recent statements about a military newspaper belie claims that the government won’t treat conventional journalists like it treated Julian Assange
Justice Dept. and Julian Assange reach plea deal in case that threatens press freedom
Freedom of the Press Foundation comments on the implications for press freedom of Assange plea deal
Government refuses to learn its lesson on censorship
Recent news from LA and Tennessee shows latest examples of public officials’ cluelessness when it comes to journalists’ constitutional rights
States keep public in dark
A full-fledged assault on transparency is underway in the states. Recent changes to public records laws in New Jersey, Louisiana, and Utah are making it harder for journalists and the public to find out what government officials are up to.
States keep public in dark with anti-transparency reforms
Laws limiting public records access make it harder for journalists to hold executive branch officials accountable
Federal anti-SLAPP law needed ASAP
Recent baseless lawsuits against liberal and conservative outlets show the need for a federal law counteracting strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPPs.
‘From Bylines to Behind Bars’: Journalists arrested covering protests
We spoke with two experts about the alarming spike in arrests and detentions of journalists covering protests over the Israel-Gaza war
Coalition demands authorities drop prosecution of Oregon journalist
Police need to stop arresting journalists covering protests. When they do, prosecutors need to drop the cases immediately
