The Intercept Sues to Uncover Secretive Government Anti-Protester Database
The Department of Homeland Security refuses to comply with FOIA requests over its unlawful efforts to stifle the First Amendment.
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The Intercept’s Press Freedom Defense Fund Leads Cohort Fighting Trump’s Unconstitutional Media Attacks
A cohort of 42 media organizations and press freedom advocates filed an amicus brief supporting court decisions against Trump’s attempts to censor the press and legal profession.
Nonprofit Coalition Asks Courts to Prevent Coercive Federal Investigation Tactics
Seventeen organizations filed an amicus brief calling out pretextual federal investigations and arguing for judicial oversight.
Vance Center’s Lawyers for Reporters Launches Compliance Assurance Program for News Outlets
Innovative program aims to help U.S. media organizations identify regulatory risks and access expert legal services.
What The Intercept Is Reading
Book recommendations from staffers.
The Intercept’s Press Freedom Defense Fund Launches Rapid Response Fund for Journalists Covering California Protests
The fund will provide financial assistance for emergency medical support, legal support, equipment replacement, and other resources for affected reporters.
The Intercept Appoints Maia Hibbett as Managing Editor
Hibbett will shape The Intercept’s distinctive coverage and oversee newsroom operations.
Nick Turse Joins The Intercept as Inaugural National Security Reporting Fellow
The veteran investigative journalist will cover U.S. military operations, national security issues, and foreign affairs through this yearlong fellowship.
Press Coalition Challenges Trump’s Executive Order Threatening Press Freedom and Legal Representation
Sixty-one media organizations and press freedom advocates filed an amicus brief warning of the chilling effect on First Amendment rights.
The Intercept Relaunches Press Freedom Defense Fund
PFDF will provide assistance to reporters facing serious legal threats and offer a program to help news organizations implement risk reduction strategies.