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Original analyses on press freedom trends and monthly incident roundups written by U.S. Press Freedom Tracker staff with features on First Amendment issues published by our partner organizations.

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Journalist arrests surge in 2024 amid Israel-Gaza war protests

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December 12, 2024

Written by

Stephanie Sugars
Journalists arrested in the U.S. 2017-present

Arrests and detainments of journalists in the U.S. year-over-year overview, 2017-forward

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December 12, 2024
‘Meritless arrests’: Charges dropped against journalists covering DNC protest

Published

December 3, 2024

Written by

Kirstin McCudden

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A hearing of national significance, a Texas judge, and a hush request

Published

March 30, 2023

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
Targeting unknown in the gun death of a journalist in Florida

Published

February 28, 2023

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
The eyes of Texas (have been moved up a floor)

State reporters in Texas learn their access to senators remains at a distance

Published

January 31, 2023

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
Broken cameras, lost wages

Published

January 10, 2023

Written by

Kio Herrera
In 2022, 15 journalists arrested; more face charges

While detained, journalists lose their ability to freely cover the story; criminal charges mean journalists face the threat of fines, prison time — or both.

Published

December 20, 2022

Written by

Stephanie Sugars
Tracker wrappings and recommended readings

Curated suggestions for the avid reader and press freedom advocates on your list

Published

November 30, 2022

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
Journalists and the justice system

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October 31, 2022

Written by

Kirstin McCudden
Protecting reporter’s privilege, even after death

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September 30, 2022

Written by

Kirstin McCudden