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Journalists Sue LAPD Over Alleged Targeting During Protest Coverage
A coalition including the Los Angeles Press Club and investigative outlet Status Coup filed a federal lawsuit Monday accusing LAPD officers of using excessive force against journalists covering protests sparked by federal immigration raids. The complaint cites multiple incidents of reporters being shot with rubber bullets, charged by mounted units, and prevented from filming. One notable example includes Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi, who was reportedly shot during a live broadcast despite clearly displaying press credentials. The plaintiffs argue such actions are unconstitutional attempts to intimidate and obstruct the press. The LAPD has declined to comment on ongoing litigation. (Read More) (Axios Rating)
Social Media Surpasses Television as Americans’ Top News Source
According to the 2025 Digital News Report by Oxford’s Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, social media has overtaken television as the leading news source for Americans for the first time. The survey, which included responses from nearly 100,000 individuals across 48 countries, highlights a significant rise in news consumption via platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram (54%) compared to TV (50%) and news websites/apps (48%). The shift is most pronounced among younger, more politically polarized audiences, particularly in the U.S. (Read More) (Nieman Lab Rating)
NAACP Declines to Invite Donald Trump to Annual Convention
Breaking a 116-year tradition, the NAACP has announced it will not invite President Donald Trump to its upcoming national convention in Charlotte, NC. Citing what it describes as anti-democratic and authoritarian tendencies, NAACP President Derrick Johnson accused Trump of undermining civil rights and democratic institutions. Johnson referenced Trump’s alleged unconstitutional executive orders and use of federal power against protestors. The move marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has been excluded from the civil rights organization’s signature event. (Read More) (Washington Examiner Rating)
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