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November 22, 2024
“See no Evil:” The Israeli Army’s Policy of Targeting Journalists
November 24, 2024
Journalists face frequent arrests, especially during protests, violating the First Amendment and hindering public access to news. Such actions chill vital reporting and undermine press freedom.
By Freedom of the Press Foundation –
Too often, police arrest journalists for doing their jobs. These arrests and prosecutions chill important reporting.
Arrests and prosecutions of journalists often violate the First Amendment, and they undermine the public’s right to learn about newsworthy events.
Data from the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker shows that journalists are at heightened risk of arrest while covering protests. But police have also arrested reporters just for gathering news or asking questions. Journalists should never be arrested for doing their jobs.
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https://freedom.press/issues/stop-arresting-journalists/