Arrest of Maria Ressa Exposes Philippines Government’s Intention to Stamp Out Investigative Journalism
By arresting her on these absurd and baseless charges, concerning an article published 7 years ago and prior to the enactment of the very law under which she is… More
A Continued Call: Jamal Khashoggi’s Murderers Must Be Held Accountable
If this murder gets swept under the rug, the Saudis will know they are untouchable. And every other autocrat will have reason to suspect they might be, too. More
White House’s Refusal to Report to Congress on Khashoggi Killing a Disgrace
This failure to act enables impunity, puts journalists and dissidents around the world at risk, and sends an alarming message that will only empower autocrats. PEN America continues to call… More
Charges Against Philippines Journalist Maria Ressa an Affront to Free Expression
"The latest charges against Maria Ressa and Rappler lack any clear legal basis and represent an overtly politicized attempt to further cow this brave investigative journalist and her colleagues into submission and silence." More
AMI’s Attempts to Blackmail Journalists and Outlets a Sinister Effort to Silence Investigative Reporting
"For a professed media company to attempt to blackmail individual journalists and news outlets in order to suppress investigative reporting represents a gross perversion of a business that can… More
Multiple Recent Attacks on Journalists a Worrying Escalation of Dangers They Face in Mexico
“The death of Rafael Murúa Manríquez and the violent assault on Martín Valtierra García are two tragic examples that show the lengths to which local officials in Mexico will go to silence critical speech and reporting,” More
PEN America Files Amended Complaint in Lawsuit Against President Trump
"PEN America filed an amended complaint in its case against President Donald J. Trump for his ongoing violations of the First Amendment through use of the machinery of government… More
Denial of Entry to Two Journalists and Two Immigration Lawyers Raises Spectre of Fear over Advocates in Mexico
"The appearance of retaliation against those who work on issues that the U.S. government does not endorse places a spectre of fear over a wide array of advocates who… More
Iowa House’s Decision to Deny Influential Blogger Laura Belin a Press Pass a Disturbing Limitation on First Amendment Rights
"There is little obvious reason why the Iowa House might have denied Belin's press credential application, and it would be deeply concerning if their decision was motivated by wanting… More
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
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