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Hostile Environment Training, safety tips and resources for journalists, by journalists. Banner photo of Leah Millis on J6 by Pete Kiehart
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Update: Appeals court Wednesday suspends preliminary injunction won by Chicago journalists and press groups that restricted federal agents’ violent tactics at immigration protests there; judges call injunction “overbroad,” put it on hold while government appeals.
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 …
pressfreedomtracker.us
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Sharing attributed media only when you’re mad (especially when it’s a major outlet) doesn’t help keep us safe.
The free press, reporting the facts, capturing history. Real people. Real images. #ThisIsJournalism 👇👇📸
Y’all. This photograph was taken by Andy Harnik of Getty Images. Include his name and Getty so the that people know this is real.
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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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.
Journalist Mario Guevara discusses deportation and ICE detention
YouTube video by Freedom of the Press Foundation
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Take care of each other out there today! #pressfreedom #protectthepress
ASMR what’s in my Individual First Aid Kit?
Sharing what I like to keep in my IFAK. (This sits on my belt for easy access) #protectthepress #protest #journalism #IFAK
October 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
ASMR what’s in my Individual First Aid Kit?
Sharing what I like to keep in my IFAK. (This sits on my belt for easy access) #protectthepress #protest #journalism #IFAK
October 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Federal judge denies LAPD emergency motion to let officers to use force against press during #NoKings protest on Saturday.

I’m hearing, unconfirmed, City Council unanimously ordered City Attorney to withdraw motion anyway. Thank you! Much needed oversight!

drive.google.com/file/d/1tVyi...
October 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
If there is even a one percent chance that you will want to or be asked to cover a protest/civil unrest, you need to take stock of your PPE now.
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We will post more about IFAKs, etc. soon.

Photo by @leahmillis.bsky.social of protesters getting tear gassed in LA during anti-ICE protests in June.
October 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Incredible photo from @chicago.suntimes.com ‘s Anthony Vazquez. Pointing what looks to be a teargas launcher at someone’s head at nearly point blank range is incredibly dangerous. This is why I prefer a ballistic helmet in the field.
Feds ram SUV in chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd
The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N on Chicago's East Side, resulting in dozens of residents showing up to protest the federal immigration agents.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Those of us who covered Occupy might remember this:

www.motherjones.com/politics/201...
Scott Olsen, Iraq Vet Hurt by OPD Projectile: “I’m Not Alright.”
But that's not stopping him from taking part in May Day protests.
www.motherjones.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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And if you DO want to go, boy do I have a video for you!
IFAK coming soon. ASMR: what’s in my protest bag.
October 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM