Journalists fleeing threats at home trapped in ICE detention over US asylum seeker policy
At CPJ, we documented or assisted in at least seven cases of journalists seeking asylum in the past 18 months. All of them fled their home countries after receiving threats for their work, and have been detained for long periods by ICE.
Non-white journalists describe risks and repercussions of covering protests in the US
For journalists of color, reporting on protests carries different risks and, often, higher repercussions, targeted both by the police and attacked by protesters.
Journalists covering protests in US risk getting caught up in police kettling tactic
Journalists caught in kettles can face lengthy periods of legal uncertainty, high legal costs, and job insecurity, particularly if equipment is seized.
West Virginia teachers walk out, shutting down all public schools
Strike over low wages and cuts to benefits will continue on Monday as teachers demand US state takes action.