The documents whistleblower Terry Albury is assumed to have shared detail the FBI’s recruitment tactics, investigations of minorities, and how the agency monitors journalists. Next week, he'll be sentenced in federal court, and for his act of courage, he could face years in prison.

The government’s ongoing and aggressive prosecution of people arrested merely for their presence at a protest where crimes allegedly occurred is dangerous, and will have chilling effects on the future of dissent in the United States.

A harrowing lawsuit against Greenpeace threatens not only environmental advocacy, but also political speech and press freedom. 

“Ag-gag” laws are intended to protect the animal agriculture industry from public scrutiny by attempting to criminalize journalists and whistleblowers who expose its operating conditions.

Techdirt is in a First Amendment fight for its life and needs everyone's support. 

The Espionage Act is used to prosecute whistleblowers and threaten journalists. This is its history. 

Fair use is vital for journalism and restricting it would be dangerous for press freedom. 

Why are prosecutors attempting to throw reporters in jail for documenting protests?