Even “catch and release” arrests threaten press freedom

To protect the public’s right to know, the court should find that the press has a First Amendment right to cover police activity in public places

Discussion of U.S. Press Freedom Tracker’s annual arrest report highlights unusual and concerning abuses of power in 2023

From Cop City to the National Gallery of Art, officers continue to ignore the First Amendment and harass journalists covering civil unrest

Reckless charges cite everything from publishing zines to holding press conferences as components of protesters' purported conspiracy

Police seizure of journalists’ equipment outside the newsroom should draw just as much outrage as the raid on the Marion County Record

Recent report marks welcome change from Justice’s past anti-press positions

Recent arrest of respected photojournalist was just one of many recent abuses

Search warrant and park bans show officials’ unusual hostility to free speech as June 12 trial approaches

For journalists, legal support numbers are a necessity, not a crime