Minnesota

The incident was one of a slew of press rights violations reported during recent protests in Minnesota.

“These subpoenas are an attempt to intimidate journalists and silence their sources, and the court should immediately dismiss them.”

The free hotline will work with criminal defense attorneys in D.C. and 10 states in preparation for armed protests.

The hotline will be staffed by RCFP attorneys in Washington, D.C., and 12 battleground states until polls close.

Over 100 media and press freedom organizations signed on to the Reporters Committee’s letter to Minnesota officials.

Shannon Jankowski joins the Reporters Committee as the inaugural E.W. Scripps Fellow for Press Freedom.

In her new role, Madeline Lamo focuses on helping journalists access court proceedings and legal records.