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Journalists covering the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup could face searches, questioning or even deportation. Watch our video to learn how you can defend your devices and avoid the foul.

Update: A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigation concluded earlier this month that a deputy who shoved TV reporter @jweinsierWPLG while he was trying to question @MayorDaniella in April did not violate department policy. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

At an earlier protest against immigration raids in LA on June 6, Morales said he was punched by the same individual. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

The same man also pepper-sprayed photographer Christopher Almaraz. Both photographers said they have filed a police report. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Independent photographer Jonny Morales says he was struck by a self-proclaimed Proud Boy while documenting clashes outside LA’s City Hall on July 10. The rally, tied to Spencer Pratt's failed mayoral campaign, drew counterprotesters and turned violent. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Update: The @nytimes filed a motion yesterday to quash subpoenas issued to several of its journalists by the DOJ. The agency demanded they testify before a grand jury concerning their reporting on security concerns with the Qatari-donated Air Force One. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Update: A state assault charge was dropped June 30 against one of three family members involved in an assault against reporter @Savsays of @FrontlinesTPUSA at a MN protest in April. All three still face federal charges in the case. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Defense Secretary @PeteHegseth announced July 13 that he and acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche have created a joint task force to pursue and prosecute those leaking to the news media. #July%2013" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Update: Federal judge affirmed July 10 that California journalists should be protected from violent DHS tactics while covering federal operations, but narrowed scope of earlier preliminary injunction. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Joe Sokol, a reporter for @TheMaineWire, was pushed several times by a man at a Bangor demonstration while he was interviewing people protesting President Donald Trump’s policies. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Journalists covering Delaney Hall immigration detention hunger strike in New Jersey met with targeted force, reporting from sports championships across the U.S. and more in our monthly newsletter from Tracker Managing Editor Kirstin McCudden (and subscribe): pressfreedomtracker.us/blog/press-tar…

Multiple reporters for @nytimes were subpoenaed Friday by the Justice Department, demanding they testify at a grand jury hearing in Manhattan just days after they reported on security concerns with President Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

“This was an exceptional outcome to the lawsuit,” he told us, after receiving an increased payout for his arrest, equipment seizure and ejection. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Update: Journalist Justin Pulliam settled his lawsuit against Fort Bend County, Texas, on June 18 for $250,000; he received greater damages following appeal of an earlier ruling over his ejection from a news conference. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Investigative producer @DCMonteverde was detained by sheriff’s deputies after a judge barred @WWLTV and other media outlets from covering a court proceeding that revealed the indictment of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill in New Orleans on July 2. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Breaking: NJ judge partially lifted gag order on @NB_Today on July 9, mandating that the paper only publish school security footage and descriptions if student names and likenesses are withheld; also extended the restraint to “the press” generally. #update-1217" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

Independent journalist Tina-Desiree Berg settled her federal lawsuit against the city of LA on June 25 over a 2022 assault by police at a reproductive rights protest. Details of the settlement were not made public. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

@samuelcsdempsey "He just didn’t want to be asked any questions," said @EurCorrespond editor @jeofintelmann, who was also detained at the event for about 20 minutes before being escorted out. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

"They did put their hands on me. They did physically move me without my permission," said @samuelcsdempsey, who was detained by Brussels police before being escorted out. Police were told he was an “active threat” to the U.S. ambassador over his reporting.pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…

European Correspondent reporter Samuel Dempsey and editor-in-chief Julius Fintelmann were removed from a June 28 U.S. government-organized event marking America’s 250th birthday in Brussels after questioning the U.S. ambassador to Belgium. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/…