U.S. Press Freedom Tracker

The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker

A database of press freedom incidents in the United States — everything from arrests of journalists and the seizure of their equipment to assaults and interrogations at the U.S. border. The Press Freedom Tracker documents incidents across the country, involving national, state and local authorities.

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Arrest/Criminal ChargeAssaultBorder StopChilling StatementDenial of AccessEquipment DamageEquipment Search or SeizureOther IncidentPrior RestraintSubpoena/Legal Order1363114993415
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020406080Feb: 7 incidentsMar: 5 incidentsApr: 14 incidentsMay: 4 incidentsJun: 78 incidentsJul: 4 incidentsFebMarAprMayJunJul

Our Original Analysis

  1. More than 75 journalists were arrested, assaulted, tear-gassed or had equipment searched or seized while documenting anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles in June 2025.

    Journalists are facing attacks, both digital and physical

    As dozens of journalists faced assault and arrest on the streets of LA and beyond, President Trump’s unrelenting anti-press rhetoric online reached a 10-year milestone.

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    Written by
    Stephanie Sugars and Kirstin McCudden

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