The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker
A database of press freedom incidents in the United States — everything from arrests of journalists and the seizure of their equipment to assaults and interrogations at the U.S. border. The Press Freedom Tracker documents incidents across the country, involving national, state and local authorities.
Our Original Analysis
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Charges — and punishments — for J6 rioters who hurt journalists, damaged news equipment
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- U.S. Press Freedom Tracker Staff
Featured Incidents
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AP reporters barred from White House events over editorial style policy
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Targets
- The Associated Press
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Freelance photojournalist arrested at anti-deportation protest in Indiana
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Gary, Indiana
- Targets
- Matthew Kaplan (Freelance)
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More than 75 Lee Enterprises newspapers affected by cyberattack
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Davenport, Iowa
- Targets
- Lee Enterprises
Recent Incidents
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Mississippi newspaper ordered to remove op-ed critical of city officials
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Targets
- The Clarksdale Press Register
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Trump administration, allies move to punish outlets during his second term
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Targets
- Media
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AP reporters barred from White House events over editorial style policy
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Targets
- The Associated Press
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More than 75 Lee Enterprises newspapers affected by cyberattack
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Davenport, Iowa
- Targets
- Lee Enterprises
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Freelance photojournalist arrested at anti-deportation protest in Indiana
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Gary, Indiana
- Targets
- Matthew Kaplan (Freelance)
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Two journalists removed from briefing after interrupting Blinken
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Targets
- Max Blumenthal (The Grayzone), Sam Husseini (Independent)
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Kansas House bans reporting from floor, mirroring move in Senate
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Topeka, Kansas
- Targets
- Media
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Colorado TV reporter tackled, choked outside station in apparent bias attack
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Grand Junction, Colorado
- Targets
- Ja’Ronn Alex (KKCO/KJCT)