United States: Trump Campaign Revokes Election Night Credentials for Journalists Including Political Correspondent Tara Palmeri
Women Press Freedom vehemently condemns the arbitrary denial of credentials to several journalists, including political correspondent Tara Palmeri, at former President Donald Trump's election night event in West Palm Beach, Florida.
United States: LA Times Owner Prevents Editorial Board from Endorsing Kamala Harris, Leading to Editorial Editor Maria Garza's Resignation
Women Press Freedom strongly condemns the recent actions of Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, who blocked the editorial board's plans to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, leading to the resignation of editorial editor Maria Garza. This interference is a serious breach of journalistic integrity and undermines the crucial principle of editorial independence within a respected news organization.
United States: U.S. Supreme Court Grants Priscilla Villarreal Second Chance to Sue Over Wrongful Arrest
Women Press Freedom applauds the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision directing the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider Priscilla Villarreal's case, a citizen journalist in Texas seeking to sue for wrongful arrest.
United States: Police Arrest Yesica Prado While Covering Homeless Encampment Sweep
Women Press Freedom strongly denounces the arrest of local journalist Yesica Prado during her coverage of a homeless encampment clearance in Oakland, California.