Media Organizations Oppose Plans to Impose Fees on Access to Court Records, Crucial to Public and Press
"These records often serve as the foundation for vital reporting on the government and the justice system in particular. As the news media feels an increasing financial crunch and… More
Sentencing of Journalist Nazlı Ilıcak a Further Blow to Press Freedom in Turkey
“Dozens of reporters are currently languishing in Turkish jails. We reiterate our calls for authorities to cease detaining, charging, and sentencing journalists for doing their jobs, and for defendants such as Nazli Ilicak to be unconditionally exonerated… More
Visa Difficulties Faced by Actor Jorge Antonio Guerrero Highlight Barriers Facing Many Artists Seeking Entry into United States
"At a moment of heightened tensions and misunderstanding between the U.S. and Mexico, creative and artistic exchange becomes even more important. We are hopeful that Mr. Guerrero will have… More
UN Special Rapporteur’s Investigation of Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder an Important First Step for Accountability
"This is an important first step in pursuing accountability for this heinous crime. We urge that the team be permitted to pursue their investigation freely in Turkey, including full… More
Arkansas Judge’s Decision to Reject Lawsuit Challenging Anti-Boycott Law a Disappointing Ruling for Free Expression
“The ruling today from the Arkansas district court failed to consider other important federal court rulings around the country that have protected this kind of speech as a core… More
Debut Works and Small Presses Dominate PEN America Literary Awards Shortlist
“Our esteemed judges have chosen works by some of the best and brightest authors of our time,” said PEN America Literary Awards Program Director Nadxieli Nieto. More
Disappearance of Australian Author Yang Hengjun Terrifying Sign of China’s Repression of Writers
“Yang’s seizure is yet another indicator that the Chinese government’s repression of free expression extends not only to its own citizens but to citizens of other countries." More
Dissolution of NGO Racines an Unacceptable Violation of Cultural Rights in Morocco
“It is inherent in the work of cultural organizations to facilitate dialogue on issues of importance to society. The Moroccan authorities continued enforcement of the country’s notorious “red lines,”… More
Journalist Jovo Martinovic’s Conviction on Drug Trafficking Charges a Worrying Sign for Press Freedom in Montenegro
"It seems clear that Martinovic's conviction and sentence is intended to intimidate and chill the Montenegrin press." More
Media and Free Expression Organizations Rally in Support of Journalist Manuel Duran Ortega
"The treatment of Duran Ortega sends a strong chilling message to those reporting on immigration issues and to reporters who are themselves immigrants: that merely doing their jobs may… More