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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Celebrating 5 years since launch of the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker
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Supreme Court ruling limits paths for journalists to hold federal officers accountable
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Featured Incidents
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FOX 8 photojournalist attacked while reporting on NC dog kennel violations
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Thomasville , North Carolina
- Targets
- Derrick Deon Reid (WGHP FOX8 )
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Podcast host subpoenaed a second time for testimony in murder case
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- Location
- Salinas , California
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- Chris Lambert (Freelance)
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AJC subpoenaed as part of criminal investigation into 2020 presidential election
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- Atlanta , Georgia
- Targets
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Recent Incidents
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WCHS reporter attacked, camera damaged while reporting on abandoned cars
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Putnam County , West Virginia
- Targets
- Bob Aaron (WCHS ABC 8 News)
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FOX 8 photojournalist attacked while reporting on NC dog kennel violations
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Thomasville , North Carolina
- Targets
- Derrick Deon Reid (WGHP FOX8 )
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Photojournalist assaulted while reporting at Portland park
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Portland , Oregon
- Targets
- Unidentified photojournalist 25 (KGW News)
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Photojournalist assaulted while on assignment in downtown Baltimore
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Baltimore , Maryland
- Targets
- Kyle Dodd (WBFF Fox 45)
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Podcast host subpoenaed a second time for testimony in murder case
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Salinas , California
- Targets
- Chris Lambert (Freelance)
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AJC subpoenaed as part of criminal investigation into 2020 presidential election
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Atlanta , Georgia
- Targets
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Journalist subpoenaed to testify in grand jury hearing on Georgia election interference
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Atlanta , Georgia
- Targets
- George Chidi (Independent)
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Newspaper editor compelled to reveal confidential sources in defamation lawsuit
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Woburn , Massachusetts
- Targets
- Joshua Resnek (Everett Leader Herald)