Justice Department Should Drop Charges Against Julian Assange Under Espionage Act
“Today's decision makes clear: the onus is on the U.S. Department of Justice to drop the charges against Assange under the Espionage Act, once and for all. As we… More
The Rhetoric of Media “Complicity” in the Age of Trump
"It’s not a crime for a newspaper to print leaks about a president’s behavior. Criticizing a president isn’t treason; it’s a First Amendment right." More
Reality Winner Sentence Has Troubling Ramifications for National Security Whistleblowers, Public Information
In Wake of Reality Winner Sentence, PEN America Calls on Congress to Reform Espionage Act to Allow for Information Disclosures That Advance Public Interest More
The Trump Administration’s War on Sources
Today, we believe that the Trump Administration’s aggressive prosecution of sources is damaging to freedom of expression, press freedom, and access to information in the United States. More
Reality Winner Plea Deal Underscores Need to Reform Espionage Act
“Reality Winner’s unauthorized disclosure provided Americans with vital information related to national security: evidence that a foreign power had attempted to hack into a state election system.” More
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