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.
Recent statements about a military newspaper belie claims that the government won’t treat conventional journalists like it treated Julian Assange
Freedom of the Press Foundation comments on the implications for press freedom of Assange plea deal
Recent news from LA and Tennessee shows latest examples of public officials’ cluelessness when it comes to journalists’ constitutional rights
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.
Laws limiting public records access make it harder for journalists to hold executive branch officials accountable
Recent baseless lawsuits against liberal and conservative outlets show the need for a federal law counteracting strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPPs.
We spoke with two experts about the alarming spike in arrests and detentions of journalists covering protests over the Israel-Gaza war
Police need to stop arresting journalists covering protests. When they do, prosecutors need to drop the cases immediately
New ‘spy draft law’ and ongoing retaliation against those who expose government secrets show there’s a long way to go in combating overreach
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