U.S. Press Freedom Tracker

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.

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  1. Button of reporter Jeff German during trial of his murder

    ‘A measure of justice’ for slain reporter

    ‘A measure of justice’ for a slain reporter, more charges against Capitol rioters for assaulting a journalist, and a remarkable milestone

    Published
    Written by
    Kirstin McCudden
  2. A videocamera surrounded by U.S. flags

    Politics and the press

    Politics and the press: Tracking how the media is treated on the road to Election 2024

    Published
    Written by
    U.S. Press Freedom Tracker Staff

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