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SPJ NorCal Chapter
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Representing and serving Northern California journalists.
Reach us at spjnorcal [at] gmail // spjnorcalfoi [at] gmail
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SPJ NorCal is troubled by the alleged conditions that led to this lawsuit on behalf of The Stanford Daily, and support the student journalists now leading the fight against the federal government for free speech that's ensnared noncitizens www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
The Stanford Daily alleges its ability to do news and opinion journalism, the core of its mission, has been hindered by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. A student reporter quit the paper, the lawsuit says, while others have refused to publish articles, asked to have their names removed or petitioned to have entire articles deleted. "Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump administration are trying to turn the inalienable human right of free speech into a privilege contingent upon the whims of a federal bureaucrat, triggering deportation proceedings against noncitizens residing lawfully in this country for their protected political speech regarding American and Israeli foreign policy," the lawsuit says. At Stanford, international students' fear of having their visas revoked or being deported for being associated with certain viewpoints has impacted their right to free speech, the lawsuit argues. Greta Reich, editor in chief of the Stanford Daily, said in a statement that student reporters fear "being associated with speaking on political topics, even in a journalistic capacity." She previously told The Post that international students are also reluctant to be quoted in the newspaper.
August 11, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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A look at some of the powerful storytelling that will be shared before a panel discussion. RSVP here! www.eventbrite.com/e/san-quenti...
August 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Next Saturday 8/16, our chapter and @kalwradio.bsky.social
are hosting a fundraiser for our San Quentin State Prison Chapter. Don’t miss this rare gathering of powerful voices and creative visionaries who are changing the narrative around incarceration—from the inside out
August 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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We are monitoring the protests for any interactions with law enforcement that interfere with reporting and safety in doing so. Please reach out if this is the case. DM for survey link or email us, can also DM for Signal
Journalist Rights Check-in: ICE Protests The Society of Professional Journalists NorCal chapter plays an active role in defending press freedoms throughout Northern California. We are reaching out to newsrooms across the Bay Area and NorCal to check in on the coverage of ICE protests this week (including June 7 and 8). Please feel free to reach out to spjnorcal@gmail.com if your journalists' ability to report has been compromised in any way by government. We are here to unite our voices and advocate, if necessary. Your answers may be used in aggregate with other responses in communications with government, but your outlet name will not be used without permission.
June 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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The regional conference is one week from today! We've got 15+ panels, 50+ panelists ready to lead hands-on training and important discussions you won't want to miss, including the keynote at @archive.org. Check out the schedule here and get your tickets ASAP spjnorcal.org/conference/
April 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM