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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Reported efforts to out journalists’ sources show need for PRESS Act
From congressional letters to administrative summonses, journalists are constantly pressured to burn sources
Copyright abuses preview a world without Section 230
Congress should not encourage censorship whenever someone baselessly alleges defamation
FPF statement on conviction of Asheville journalists for recording cops
Judge questions whether reporters were journalists and ignores evidence of retaliation
Russia’s prosecution of Gershkovich is shameful. Freeing Assange would allow U.S. to credibly condemn it
Criminalization of routine newsgathering undermines press freedom everywhere
Reject unconstitutional efforts to criminalize legal support numbers
For journalists, legal support numbers are a necessity, not a crime
UnAmerican RESTRICT Act would enable mass censorship
It’s embarrassing that elected officials actually support this unconstitutional mess
Unconstitutional TikTok ban would open the door to press censorship
Speculation about spying can’t justify restraining speech
Congress: Don’t let jet owners cover their tracks on the taxpayer dime
Protect press and public access to private jet flight data
Congressional hearing on Twitter Files shows why conservatives need the PRESS Act
It’s not just the “liberal media” that needs protection from politicians pressuring journalists to burn sources
SCOTUS review of immigration law could criminalize routine journalism
First Amendment dangers extend far beyond immigration reporting
