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Journalist Protection Act Reintroduced Amid Rising Global Attacks on Press
Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have reintroduced the Journalist Protection Act, a bill making it a federal crime to assault or intimidate journalists. The bill, supported by press freedom organizations and co-sponsored by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), aims to reinforce protections for journalists under federal law. News/Media Alliance CEO Danielle Coffey and Blumenthal emphasized the bill’s significance in preserving press freedom amid increased threats, including those attributed to hostile rhetoric from the Trump administration. Read More (MediaPost Rating)
Justice Department Rolls Back Protections for Journalists in Leak Investigations
Attorney General Pam Bondi has reversed a Biden-era Justice Department policy that restricted the ability to subpoena journalists in leak investigations. The new policy allows for broader use of subpoenas in cases involving sensitive information and national security. Though the new guidelines require limited scope and advance notice, the rollback of previous restrictions—originally implemented by AG Merrick Garland in 2022—has raised press freedom concerns. Read More (CBS News Rating)
X Blocks Thousands of Indian Accounts at Government’s Request Amid Geopolitical Tensions
X (formerly Twitter) has complied with an Indian government directive to block over 8,000 accounts, including those of international news outlets and prominent users, amid India-Pakistan tensions. The platform stated it had received no evidence for the censorship demands but was acting to avoid platform-wide suspension in the region. Business considerations—including Elon Musk’s efforts to expand Tesla and Starlink in India—are suspected to influence the decision. Read More (Social Media Today Rating)
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