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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Journalist arrests surge in 2024 amid Israel-Gaza war protests
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- Stephanie Sugars
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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Freelance photojournalist arrested at anti-deportation protest in Indiana
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Gary, Indiana
- Targets
- Matthew Kaplan (Freelance)
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Kansas House bans reporting from floor, mirroring move in Senate
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Topeka, Kansas
- Targets
- Media
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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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)
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Reporter denied press credentials by Utah Capitol; files suit for access
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Targets
- Bryan Schott (Utah Political Watch)
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TV reporter shoved, phone thrown by manager at Texas used-car lot
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Pasadena, Texas
- Targets
- Gage Goulding (KPRC-TV)
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TV photographer assaulted by manager at Texas used-car lot
- Date of Incident
- Location
- Pasadena, Texas
- Targets
- Oscar Chavez (KPRC-TV)