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Free Press Focus<\/h2>\n

The Alliance has long advocated for First Amendment protections and for an open and transparent government. Journalists serve a valuable role in providing reliable and truthful information to the public and provide exceptional content that meets the highest journalistic standards. Lawmakers must recognize and protect the fundamental rights of free speech and freedom of the press.<\/p>\n

Scroll down for our latest articles and click on the buttons below to view content focused on issues impacting the free press. Explore our blog posts, major Supreme Court decisions<\/a> implicating the press and the First Amendment, and a podcast dedicated to covering pressing issues facing journalists today.<\/p>\n

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Latest Articles<\/h2>\n
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2025 \u2018State of the States\u2019 Member Briefing<\/a><\/h3>\n
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET\u00a0<\/strong>

Description:<\/strong><\/h4> The News\/Media Alliance will host a virtual \u2018State of the States\u2019 briefing and discussion exclusively for Alliance members covering the top state legislative trends impacting the news, magazine ... Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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News\/Media Alliance Joins Amicus Brief in Courthouse News Service (CNS) v. Omundson<\/a><\/h3>\n
On May 28, 2025, the News\/Media Alliance joined an amicus brief, led by RCFP, in CNS v. Omundson\u00a0in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ... Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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News\/Media Alliance Applauds the Reintroduction of the Journalist Protection Act<\/a><\/h3>\n
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA-14) reintroduced the Journalist Protection Act in the U.S. House and Senate ... Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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News\/Media Alliance Supports Journalistic Integrity, Protection of Journalist Sources<\/a><\/h3>\n
The DOJ Guidelines that were just rolled back shielded media of all types and ideologies, including conservative media who might now be vulnerable to targeting from future administrations. This shared interest is why the PRESS Act, also known as journalist ... Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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