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Journalist Mario Guevara discusses deportation and ICE detention
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“They said I was an illegal alien — I have a work permit for the last 20 years.”
In an exclusive with @pressfreedomtracker.us, journalist Mario Guevara recounts his June arrest at a “No Kings” protest in DeKalb County, GA, and his eventual deportation after spending over 100 days in ICE custody.
In an exclusive with @pressfreedomtracker.us, journalist Mario Guevara recounts his June arrest at a “No Kings” protest in DeKalb County, GA, and his eventual deportation after spending over 100 days in ICE custody.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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If you are a journalist — or know one — who has been attacked, seriously threatened, denied access by a public official or targeted with a legal order in the course of reporting, let us know. You can now submit tips in English or Spanish.
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
November 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
If you are a journalist — or know one — who has been attacked, seriously threatened, denied access by a public official or targeted with a legal order in the course of reporting, let us know. You can now submit tips in English or Spanish.
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
Press freedom threats surge with ICE raids
Read this article by @kerrymflynn.bsky.social on @axios.com based on data from the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker.
Read this article by @kerrymflynn.bsky.social on @axios.com based on data from the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker.
Press freedom attacks surge with ICE raids
Local journalists are facing the most intense threat since the Black Lives Matter protests.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Press freedom threats surge with ICE raids
Read this article by @kerrymflynn.bsky.social on @axios.com based on data from the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker.
Read this article by @kerrymflynn.bsky.social on @axios.com based on data from the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker.
Two @cnsmd.bsky.social student reporters were ousted from an immigration court in Hyattsville, MD, on Oct. 28 and told not to return without proper authorization.
A week later, they came back with a letter from the DOJ saying they didn’t need permission to observe.
A week later, they came back with a letter from the DOJ saying they didn’t need permission to observe.
Student journalists ousted from immigration court in Maryland
Student journalists Lillian Glaros and Ruby Siefken were ordered out of an immigration court in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Oct. 28, …
pressfreedomtracker.us
November 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Two @cnsmd.bsky.social student reporters were ousted from an immigration court in Hyattsville, MD, on Oct. 28 and told not to return without proper authorization.
A week later, they came back with a letter from the DOJ saying they didn’t need permission to observe.
A week later, they came back with a letter from the DOJ saying they didn’t need permission to observe.
Freelance photojournalist Myraneli Fabian was struck by a police crowd-control projectile while documenting the Dodgers’ World Series celebrations in Los Angeles on Nov. 1.
Photojournalist struck by projectile while covering World Series revelry in LA
Freelance photojournalist Myraneli Fabian was shot with a crowd-control projectile fired by police while she documented celebrations in Los Angeles, …
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November 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Freelance photojournalist Myraneli Fabian was struck by a police crowd-control projectile while documenting the Dodgers’ World Series celebrations in Los Angeles on Nov. 1.
Update: Chicago journalists and press groups won a preliminary injunction on Thursday, extending restrictions on federal agents’ violent tactics in response to protests outside an ICE facility in Illinois.
Journalist shot with pepper balls at Illinois ICE facility protest
Journalist Raven Geary was shot in the face and shoulder with pepper balls by federal officers while reporting on protests …
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November 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Update: Chicago journalists and press groups won a preliminary injunction on Thursday, extending restrictions on federal agents’ violent tactics in response to protests outside an ICE facility in Illinois.
Freelance photojournalist @davedeckerphoto.bsky.social was on assignment for @frontlinepbs.bsky.social covering protests outside the ICE facility in Broadview, IL, on Oct. 11, when @ilstatepolice.bsky.social repeatedly struck him with a baton and tackled him to the ground.
Photojournalist repeatedly struck with baton, tackled at Illinois immigration protest
Freelance photojournalist Dave Decker was struck at least three times with a baton and then tackled to the ground by …
pressfreedomtracker.us
November 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Freelance photojournalist @davedeckerphoto.bsky.social was on assignment for @frontlinepbs.bsky.social covering protests outside the ICE facility in Broadview, IL, on Oct. 11, when @ilstatepolice.bsky.social repeatedly struck him with a baton and tackled him to the ground.
If you are a journalist — or know one — who has been attacked, seriously threatened, denied access by a public official or targeted with a legal order in the course of reporting, let us know. You can now submit tips in English or Spanish.
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
If you are a journalist — or know one — who has been attacked, seriously threatened, denied access by a public official or targeted with a legal order in the course of reporting, let us know. You can now submit tips in English or Spanish.
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
The White House issued new rules Oct. 31 revoking journalists’ access to the offices of press secretary Karoline Leavitt and senior press aides, the latest overturning of established practice in the Trump administration’s crackdown on newsgathering.
White House restricts reporter access to press secretary, staff’s offices
Journalists will no longer be able to access the offices of senior press officials at the White House in Washington, …
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November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The White House issued new rules Oct. 31 revoking journalists’ access to the offices of press secretary Karoline Leavitt and senior press aides, the latest overturning of established practice in the Trump administration’s crackdown on newsgathering.
Freelance photojournalist Myraneli Fabian was struck by a police crowd-control projectile while documenting the Dodgers’ World Series celebrations in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Photojournalist struck by projectile while covering World Series revelry in LA
Freelance photojournalist Myraneli Fabian was shot with a crowd-control projectile fired by police while she documented celebrations in Los Angeles, …
pressfreedomtracker.us
November 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Freelance photojournalist Myraneli Fabian was struck by a police crowd-control projectile while documenting the Dodgers’ World Series celebrations in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Update: Indiana University’s student-run newspaper @idsnews.bsky.social can publish its print editions again after the school chancellor on Oct. 30 reversed an earlier ban.
The news outlet’s media adviser is suing over his firing.
The news outlet’s media adviser is suing over his firing.
Indiana University orders student paper to stop printing after firing adviser
Administrators at Indiana University Bloomington fired the adviser to the Indiana Daily Student on Oct. 14, 2025, and then hours …
pressfreedomtracker.us
November 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Update: Indiana University’s student-run newspaper @idsnews.bsky.social can publish its print editions again after the school chancellor on Oct. 30 reversed an earlier ban.
The news outlet’s media adviser is suing over his firing.
The news outlet’s media adviser is suing over his firing.
There have been nearly 30 assaults of journalists around Chicago since September.
In October, journalists won a temporary restraining order limiting protest policing tactics by federal law enforcement.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
In October, journalists won a temporary restraining order limiting protest policing tactics by federal law enforcement.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
‘They see the media as the enemy.’ A lesson from a deported journalist
Dear Friend of Press Freedom,I’m starting this month with a roundup of notable incidents and updates — and there have …
pressfreedomtracker.us
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
There have been nearly 30 assaults of journalists around Chicago since September.
In October, journalists won a temporary restraining order limiting protest policing tactics by federal law enforcement.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
In October, journalists won a temporary restraining order limiting protest policing tactics by federal law enforcement.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
If you are a journalist — or know one — who has been attacked, seriously threatened, denied access by a public official or targeted with a legal order in the course of reporting, let us know. You can now submit tips in English or Spanish.
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
If you are a journalist — or know one — who has been attacked, seriously threatened, denied access by a public official or targeted with a legal order in the course of reporting, let us know. You can now submit tips in English or Spanish.
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
In October, President Trump refiled his $15 billion lawsuit against @nytimes.com.
And in Washington, the majority of the Pentagon press corps refused to sign a loyalty pledge and lost building access.
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And in Washington, the majority of the Pentagon press corps refused to sign a loyalty pledge and lost building access.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
‘They see the media as the enemy.’ A lesson from a deported journalist
Dear Friend of Press Freedom,I’m starting this month with a roundup of notable incidents and updates — and there have …
pressfreedomtracker.us
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In October, President Trump refiled his $15 billion lawsuit against @nytimes.com.
And in Washington, the majority of the Pentagon press corps refused to sign a loyalty pledge and lost building access.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
And in Washington, the majority of the Pentagon press corps refused to sign a loyalty pledge and lost building access.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
We’ve now documented more than 140 assaults on journalists — more than the last two years combined.
Seventy-six of those assaults this year have been in Los Angeles.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
Seventy-six of those assaults this year have been in Los Angeles.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
‘They see the media as the enemy.’ A lesson from a deported journalist
Dear Friend of Press Freedom,I’m starting this month with a roundup of notable incidents and updates — and there have …
pressfreedomtracker.us
November 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
We’ve now documented more than 140 assaults on journalists — more than the last two years combined.
Seventy-six of those assaults this year have been in Los Angeles.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
Seventy-six of those assaults this year have been in Los Angeles.
Read more in our monthly newsletter (and subscribe):
“Preventing people from asking public questions has a chilling effect” — @combs0294.bsky.social, a reporter for @spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social, who said he was removed from the media list and denied access to a DHS news conference at a federal building just outside Minneapolis on Oct. 24.
Reporter denied access at DHS news conference in Minnesota
Clint Combs, a reporter for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, said he was removed from the approved media list and denied access …
pressfreedomtracker.us
October 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
“Preventing people from asking public questions has a chilling effect” — @combs0294.bsky.social, a reporter for @spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social, who said he was removed from the media list and denied access to a DHS news conference at a federal building just outside Minneapolis on Oct. 24.
Freelance photojournalist Matthew Kaplan was shot in the hip two to three times with pepper balls while covering protests outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Sept. 26.
The chemical irritant powder coated him and one of his cameras.
The chemical irritant powder coated him and one of his cameras.
Photojournalist shot with multiple pepper balls outside Illinois ICE facility
Freelance photojournalist Matthew Kaplan was shot with multiple crowd-control munitions fired by federal officers while covering protests outside a U.S. …
pressfreedomtracker.us
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Freelance photojournalist Matthew Kaplan was shot in the hip two to three times with pepper balls while covering protests outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Sept. 26.
The chemical irritant powder coated him and one of his cameras.
The chemical irritant powder coated him and one of his cameras.
📣 Being a journalist can take a heavy toll. Media Resilience Network is working to lessen the load.
If you're a U.S.-based journalist, fill out their mental health survey to help them shape peer support, trauma-informed care, and community partnerships:
If you're a U.S.-based journalist, fill out their mental health survey to help them shape peer support, trauma-informed care, and community partnerships:
Stay Tuned: a US journalism mental health survey
Being a journalist these days is tough and we know you are going through a lot.
The Media Resilience Network aims to enhance the well-being and capacity of journalists and media organizations through peer support, trauma-informed care, collaborative problem-solving and community partnerships — building resilience from the inside out.
To better help us help you, please fill out the following questionnaire.
Many of the prompts are open for you to share as much, or as little, as you feel comfortable with.
If you need mental help immediately, please contact our team at support@vita-activa.org....
docs.google.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
📣 Being a journalist can take a heavy toll. Media Resilience Network is working to lessen the load.
If you're a U.S.-based journalist, fill out their mental health survey to help them shape peer support, trauma-informed care, and community partnerships:
If you're a U.S.-based journalist, fill out their mental health survey to help them shape peer support, trauma-informed care, and community partnerships:
More assaults of journalists this year than the last two years combined, our interview with deported journalist Mario Guevara, and more in this month’s Tracker newsletter by managing editor @kamccudden.bsky.social:
‘They see the media as the enemy.’ A lesson from a deported journalist
Dear Friend of Press Freedom,I’m starting this month with a roundup of notable incidents and updates — and there have …
pressfreedomtracker.us
October 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
More assaults of journalists this year than the last two years combined, our interview with deported journalist Mario Guevara, and more in this month’s Tracker newsletter by managing editor @kamccudden.bsky.social:
Update: Two men were sentenced in New York on Oct. 29 to 25 years in prison for their role in a murder-for-hire plot against Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad.
Five indicted in connection with plot to kidnap NY-based Iranian journalist
Brooklyn, New York-based Iranian journalist and writer Masih Alinejad was the target of an international kidnapping plot, according to a …
pressfreedomtracker.us
October 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Update: Two men were sentenced in New York on Oct. 29 to 25 years in prison for their role in a murder-for-hire plot against Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad.
If you are a journalist — or know one — who has been attacked, seriously threatened, denied access by a public official or targeted with a legal order in the course of reporting, let us know. You can now submit tips in English or Spanish.
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
October 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
If you are a journalist — or know one — who has been attacked, seriously threatened, denied access by a public official or targeted with a legal order in the course of reporting, let us know. You can now submit tips in English or Spanish.
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
A freelance photojournalist was manhandled and nearly tackled by an LAPD officer while covering a “No Kings” protest in downtown LA on Oct. 18.
The journalist was wearing press credentials and carrying a camera.
The journalist was wearing press credentials and carrying a camera.
Freelance photojournalist grabbed by officer at LA protest
A freelance photojournalist was physically restrained by a police officer while covering a “No Kings” protest in downtown Los Angeles, …
pressfreedomtracker.us
October 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A freelance photojournalist was manhandled and nearly tackled by an LAPD officer while covering a “No Kings” protest in downtown LA on Oct. 18.
The journalist was wearing press credentials and carrying a camera.
The journalist was wearing press credentials and carrying a camera.
Sam Krevlin was subpoenaed in August 2025 for deposition testimony about his 2018 reporting for @medillschool.bsky.social's Investigative Lab on Kenneth Nixon of Detroit, Michigan, who was exonerated and released from prison 16 years after a wrongful murder conviction.
Deposition order issued for student reporting on wrongful imprisonment case
Former student journalist Sam Krevlin was subpoenaed in connection with a civil suit in Detroit, Michigan, on Aug. 5, 2025, …
pressfreedomtracker.us
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Sam Krevlin was subpoenaed in August 2025 for deposition testimony about his 2018 reporting for @medillschool.bsky.social's Investigative Lab on Kenneth Nixon of Detroit, Michigan, who was exonerated and released from prison 16 years after a wrongful murder conviction.
Indiana University ordered its student-run newspaper to cease all print publication Oct. 15, less than one day after the administration fired the student newspaper’s adviser.
Indiana University orders student paper to stop printing after firing adviser
Administrators at Indiana University Bloomington fired the adviser to the Indiana Daily Student on Oct. 14, 2025, and then hours …
pressfreedomtracker.us
October 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Indiana University ordered its student-run newspaper to cease all print publication Oct. 15, less than one day after the administration fired the student newspaper’s adviser.
“It’s not the way I wanted to come back to my country – deported like a criminal,” journalist Mario Guevara told Briana Erickson,
Read about Guevara’s deportation from Atlanta to El Salvador in this story in the @theguardian.com, based on reporting by the Tracker:
Read about Guevara’s deportation from Atlanta to El Salvador in this story in the @theguardian.com, based on reporting by the Tracker:
Atlanta journalist says he ‘won’t be the only’ one deported by Trump officials
Emmy award-winner Mario Guevara warns administration ‘has the power’ after he was arrested and sent to El Salvador
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
“It’s not the way I wanted to come back to my country – deported like a criminal,” journalist Mario Guevara told Briana Erickson,
Read about Guevara’s deportation from Atlanta to El Salvador in this story in the @theguardian.com, based on reporting by the Tracker:
Read about Guevara’s deportation from Atlanta to El Salvador in this story in the @theguardian.com, based on reporting by the Tracker: