Here’s what numerous civil liberties and digital rights groups had to say about the implications of the new unprecedented charges against Julian Assange under the Espionage Act.

The Trump administration’s new charges against WikiLeaks and Julian Assange are the most fundamental threat to press freedom in the 21st century

San Francisco's investigation into a freelance reporter for 'conspiracy' is a brazen attack on the rights of all journalists. 

Manning was released after a grand jury investigation into WikiLeaks expired last week, but she was immediately subpoenaed to order before a new one — and she could be jailed again for her courage when she resists again.

Recent courtroom wins in California have led to the release of new police shooting records under a new transparency law, but some government agencies have been resisting compliance.

The latest arrest and indictment of an alleged whistleblower should concern all journalists. 

Any time a government agency orders documents that were obtained legally to be returned or destroyed is a threat to freedom of information and constitutional rights of reporters everywhere.

The ongoing detention of Chelsea Manning is inhumane and punitive, and she should be released immediately.

Here’s what numerous civil liberties and digital rights groups had to say about the implications of Assange’s charge and arrest.

The Trump administration's indictment of Assange may criminalize many common journalistic practices.