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How Chicago Police Respond To DNC Protests Will Impact Reporters' Freedom

How Chicago Police Respond To DNC Protests Will Impact Reporters' Freedom

Reporters covering DNC protests should be prepared for potential interference or attacks from Chicago police as they try to do their jobs.
Kevin Gosztola Aug 16, 2024
US Prosecutors Secure Guilty Plea In First-Of-Its-Kind Espionage Act Case Involving Drone Photography

US Prosecutors Secure Guilty Plea In First-Of-Its-Kind Espionage Act Case Involving Drone Photography

The prosecution carries implications for the right to engage in photography or gather news.
Kevin Gosztola Jul 15, 2024
Florida Prison Officials Ban Issue Of Socialist Newspaper Over Photo Of Dead Israeli

Florida Prison Officials Ban Issue Of Socialist Newspaper Over Photo Of Dead Israeli

Kevin Gosztola Jun 17, 2024
Mississippi News Outlet Asks State Supreme Court To Stop Former Governor's Attack On Journalism

Mississippi News Outlet Asks State Supreme Court To Stop Former Governor's Attack On Journalism

Mississippi Today appealed a court decision ordering the news outlet to provide "newsgathering materials" to former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant
Kevin Gosztola Jun 11, 2024
Espionage Act Case Against Chinese Student For Drone Photography Could Have First Amendment Implications

Espionage Act Case Against Chinese Student For Drone Photography Could Have First Amendment Implications

It also seems that Chinese student Fengyun Shi was only charged because of his nationality.
Kevin Gosztola Jun 3, 2024
The ACLU, South Carolina, and Information Control In Prisons

The ACLU, South Carolina, and Information Control In Prisons

On February 22, the ACLU of South Carolina filed a federal lawsuit against one of the most restrictive "prison media access" policies in the United States.
Kevin Gosztola Feb 26, 2024
Fighting To Uncover Secrets Of the Cold War Surveillance State

Fighting To Uncover Secrets Of the Cold War Surveillance State

Chip Gibbons Oct 26, 2023

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