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Judge Blocks LAPD From Using Force on Journalists at Immigration Protests

It follows documented clashes that left at least 35 reporters struck by less‐lethal munitions during protests after ICE raids.

ICE Keeps Spanish-Language Journalist in Custody Despite Bond Order

Pentagon Tightens Journalist Access Citing Security Concerns

Trump Administration Rescinds Media Protections, Escalates Press Crackdown

Federal Judge Signals Potential Sweeping Ruling Against Trump’s Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms

Attorney General Bondi Reinstates DOJ Power to Subpoena Journalists in Leak Investigations

Musk's AI Surveillance of Federal Workers Raises Legal and Ethical Concerns

French Court Rules New Caledonia TikTok Ban Illegal, Sets Precedent for Future Restrictions

Cornell Student Suing Trump Administration Ordered to Surrender to ICE

French Researcher Expelled from U.S. Over Confidentiality Breach, Raising Academic Freedom Concerns

French Scientist Denied U.S. Entry Over Private Criticism of Trump Policies

JD Vance Criticized for Misleading Claims on UK Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones

Hong Kong Issues Arrest Warrants for UK-Based Pro-Democracy Activists

Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Defends Peaceful Advocacy in Landmark Trial

Trump Urges Republicans to Block Bipartisan Press Freedom Bill

Former Kansas Police Chief Faces Charges Over Newspaper Raid

Julian Assange Warns of Press Freedom Crisis in First Public Testimony Since Release

Joe Rogan Warns of First Amendment Threat Under Harris-Walz Administration

Julian Assange to Make First Public Appearance Since Release

Hong Kong Convicts Stand News Editors for Sedition