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The ACLU is exploring potential litigation against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)…

Follow the link below for more information. Stay safe out there.
NPPA Seeks Member Input on DHS and FPS Interference with Newsgathering
NPPA Seeks Member Input on DHS and FPS Interference with Newsgathering The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is exploring potential litigation against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Im...
nppa.org
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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We are excited to announce an opportunity to connect with photography editors and decision-makers in a members-only event!

Follow the link below to learn more and sign up!

nppa.org/events/14
2025 NPPA Photography Portfolio Review
2025 NPPA Photography Portfolio Review Saturday, December 6, 2025, ONLINE Becoming known and finding work are some of the biggest struggles as an independent freelance photographer. To help with mem...
nppa.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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“The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) is issuing a national alert to all photographers, editors, and news organizations regarding a growing trend of credentialing agreements that strip journalists of their legal rights as a condition of access.”
Article here: nppa.org/news/815
NPPA Warns Journalists Against Rights-Grabbing Credentialing Agreements
The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) is issuing a national alert to all photographers, editors, and news organizations regarding a growing trend of credentialing agreements that strip j...
nppa.org
October 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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@nppa.org joins with free speech groups to urge Kentucky prosecutor to drop charges against Cincinnati journalists before upcoming trial.
See below.
Prosecutors must drop charges against two Cincinnati journalists arrested while covering a protest. Their jury trials are scheduled in just a couple weeks.

A coalition of rights groups and journalism professors explained why this prosecution is so dangerous.
Drop charges against Cincinnati journalists before upcoming trial
Journalists must not be put on trial for covering protests
freedom.press
September 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
On Friday, August 8, LAPD arrested several photojournalists. Be careful when covering protests. Tap the link below from the National Press Photographers Foundation to understand your rights when you're out on the street covering the day's events in your community.
Journalists, Know Your Rights at Police Scenes, Protests - National Press Foundation
The First Amendment protects free speech, but there are limitations. Here’s what you need to know from lawyer and photojournalist Mickey Osterreicher.
nationalpress.org
August 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
THANK YOU National Press Photographers Foundation! Follow their links and/or the QR codes included in the graphics and share the info w/your followers or potential supporters.

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July 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
“The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) condemns in the strongest of terms, the actions of the White House barring credentialed Associated Press (AP) photojournalists and reporters from events at the White House and on Air Force One…” Please tap the link below for the full statement.
NPPA statement condemning White House for restricting the access of Associated Press journalists
Such actions are unacceptable as attempts at prior restraint, blatant retaliation and chilling abridgement of First Amendment rights.
nppa.org
February 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM