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The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker is a database of press freedom incidents in the United States — everything from arrests of journalists and the seizure of their equipment to interrogations at the U.S. border and physical attacks. The Press Freedom Tracker documents incidents across the country, involving national, state and local authorities.
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![Jane Jan 6](https://media.pressfreedomtracker.us/media/images/Jane.2e16d0ba.fill-665x440.jpg "Rioters stormed the Capitol to disrupt the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory on Jan. 6, 2020. Three journalists were detained in a "kettle" after a curfew was ordered in response to the violence. (COURTESY OF TALIA JANE)")
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