Dropping charges is nice, but too little too late after they handed the journalist (who has a legal work authorization) over to ICE.

Atlanta Civic Circle

DeKalb solicitor-general dismisses charges against journalist Mario Guevara

Guevara still faces charges in Gwinnett and remains in ICE custody

Being safe while covering civil unrest is one of the most important parts of reporting in the field. Check out this recorded session, hosted by NPPA in collaboration with @npub1s89f...rdtv and the LA Press Club, to learn more:

NPPA

Advocacy Webinar: Critical safety and legal training resources

If you missed the safety webinar, you can access the recording, along with downloadable tip sheets for procedures, equipment, and legal guidance to...

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🚨 ATTN: Journalists crossing through a U.S. border 🚨 Alongside @npub1m24q...d9a3, we now have an extensive guide on preparing your devices for travel through a U.S. border, including a digital security checklist and additional resources. Read, bookmark and share:

Freedom of the Press

Journalist searched and detained at US airport

CBP searched an Australian journalist’s phone. He noted he was questioned over materials in his blog, social media posts, and reporting

The arrest of journalist Mario Guevara while filming protests in Atlanta on June 12 and the subsequent detention by ICE are extremely alarming. The Trump administration needs to release him without delay and drop charges against him immediately. Read our letter with 8 other orgs: 📄.pdf

There is absolutely no reason to deport a longtime journalist who is authorized to work in the United States. The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office should not have released Mario Guevara to ICE.

https://www.wrdw.com

Arrested at Ga. rally, immigrant journalist now in ICE custody

Georgia-based journalist arrested during a protest has been placed in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the passing of legendary whistleblower, anti-war hero, and FPF co-founder Daniel Ellsberg. His courageous decision to leak the Pentagon Papers to the press in 1971 led to the most important Supreme Court case for press freedom in the century.

Freedom of the Press

Daniel Ellsberg, an American hero for the ages (1931-2023)

We are heartbroken to learn that our dear friend Daniel Ellsberg, world-renowned whistleblower and Freedom of the Press Foundation co-founder, has ...

Great to see this on file so quickly. LAPD's assaults on journalists must stop now.

First Amendment Coalition

Journalists Sue LAPD to Stop Attacks at Protests

Journalists carry a good deal of confidential information, including reporting materials and information about sources. It’s therefore important to prepare devices in advance before traveling. Our security team put together a checklist to help.

Freedom of the Press

Preparing devices for travel through a US border

US border searches of electronic devices put journalists’ work at risk. But there’s a lot you can do to be prepared

From the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker: Los Angeles immigration raids protests began a week ago on June 6. The Tracker is investigating: - 32 assaults on journalists - 6 detainments/arrests of journalists - 4 equipment damages - 2 equipment searches/seizures View our database:

U.S. Press Freedom Tracker

Incident Database

The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker is a database of press freedom incidents in the United States — everything from arrests of journalists and the sei...