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
Featured Incidents
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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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White House wrests control of presidential press pool from correspondents
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Targets
- White House Correspondents' Association
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Chicago reporter ‘booted’ from community meeting by city councilman’s staff
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Targets
- Francia Garcia Hernandez (Block Club Chicago)
Recent Incidents
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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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Minnesota reporter blocked from entering public school board meeting
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Targets
- Clint Combs (Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder)
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White House wrests control of presidential press pool from correspondents
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Targets
- White House Correspondents' Association
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Chicago reporter ‘booted’ from community meeting by city councilman’s staff
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Targets
- Francia Garcia Hernandez (Block Club Chicago)
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Mississippi newspaper ordered to remove editorial critical of city officials
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Targets
- The Clarksdale Press Register
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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)