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PEN America Condemns Arrest of Guatemalan Journalist Jose Ruben Zamora, Calling His Imprisonment an “Unsconscionable Attempt” to Silence Him

Press ReleaseAugust 3, 2022

“The arrest of José Rubén Zamora is clearly politically motivated and an egregious effort to  undermine press freedom, as well as an unconscionable attempt by the Guatemalan government to… More

Imprisoned Ukraine Journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko To be Honored with 2022 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award May 23

Press ReleaseApril 19, 2022

"As the world stands in awe of the courage and determination of the Ukrainian people, we are proud to honor Vladyslav Yesypenko, whose career has stood for fearless truthtelling… More

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PEN America Welcomes British Court Ruling on Julian Assange Appeal

Press ReleaseJanuary 24, 2022

“Today’s decision in the ongoing Assange case is a reprieve, but the specter remains of prosecution in the U.S. based on an indictment that encompasses conduct regularly and rightfully… More

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PEN America: Civil Charges Against British Journalist Cadwalladr Are An Effort to Silence Her

Press ReleaseJanuary 20, 2022

Civil defamation charges against the Guardian journalist and author Carol Cadwalladr are an attempt to silence her reporting by weaponizing the judicial system against her, PEN America said today.… More

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New Round of Additions to Russia’s List of ‘Foreign Agents’ Is Direct Threat to Press Freedom

Press ReleaseOctober 13, 2021

PEN America today condemned Russia’s government for adding yet more journalists and media outlets to its “foreign agents” list. More

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Russian Government Slaps Independent Media Outlet With “Foreign Agent” Label

Press ReleaseApril 30, 2021

Russia's government took the drastic step of designating the privatey-owned media outlet Meduza as a "foreign agent" late last week. More

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Trial for Journalist Who Covered Racial Justice Protests Set to Conclude

Press ReleaseMarch 10, 2021

A journalist in Iowa testified in her own defense Wednesday as she stands trial for charges related to her work covering last year’s racial justice protests. More

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PEN America Decries Two-Year Sentence for Belarusian Journalists

Press ReleaseFebruary 19, 2021

Two Belarusian journalists have been sentenced to two years in prison, part of the Belarus government's continued crackdown on the free press. More

PEN America v. Trump

PEN America Settles Landmark First Amendment Lawsuit with U.S. Government; Precedent Shields Reporters From Retaliation by a Sitting President

Press ReleaseFebruary 18, 2021

“Our lawsuit and the settlement reached today represents an important win for free speech, a free press, and the First Amendment." More

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Journalists Arrested Across Russia Amid Broader Crackdown Against Protesters

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 2021

“The arrest and detention of Smirnov and dozens of other journalists is an attempt to intimidate and silence Russia's independent journalists during a moment of national upheaval.” More

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