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Prosecution of Assange Would Lead to End of the First Amendment, Advocates Warn
Prominent lawyers, journalists and human rights defenders say prosecuting Assange poses a grave threat to journalism.
Palestinian Journalism Faces Ruthless Censorship in Israel and US
While Palestinian journalists are killed or jailed by Israel, criticism of Israel is voluntarily blocked by U.S. media.
Thousands Demand Release of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Advocates say if Assange is successfully extradited to the U.S. other investigative journalists are at risk too.
Justice Thomas Wants to Make It Easier for People to Sue Media Outlets for Libel
Thomas wants to revisit a nearly six-year-old precedent that experts say is vital to protecting freedom of speech.
“Dark Day for Press Freedom”: Chomsky, Ellsberg, Others Slam Assange Extradition
The decision to extradite Assange “to the nation that plotted to assassinate him ... is an abomination,” advocates said.
“A Chilling Message to Journalists”: UK Approves Assange Extradition to US
As Julian Assange prepares to face espionage charges, human rights groups are condemning the U.K.'s decision.
Extradition Looms for Assange After UK Supreme Court Refuses to Hear His Appeal
Press freedom and human rights groups and Julian Assange’s fiancée have all condemned the latest barrier to his freedom.
Attacks on Journalists Are Just One Looming Threat to Press Freedom in the US
Trump weaponized the term “fake news,” but corporate news media has always had deep, structural flaws.
Press Freedoms Threatened as British Court Rules Assange Can Be Extradited to US
The Biden administration has thus far ignored pressure from human rights groups to drop the charges.
Free Press Advocates Call on Biden to Dismiss Trump’s Appeal Against Assange
Biden has paid lip service to a free press. Will he follow through on this ideal in relation to Assange?