Journalists

Federal Judge Rules Border Patrol Commander Bovino Lied Under Oath, Issues Sweeping Use-of-Force Injunction

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On November 6, 2025, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis issued a devastating preliminary injunction against Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and federal immigration enforcement agents in Chicago, explicitly finding that Bovino “admitted that he lied” about the October 23, 2025 tear gas …

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Federal court restrains LAPD use of less-lethal force against journalists

| Importance: 6/10

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on July 11, 2025, prohibiting LAPD from using less-lethal munitions, rubber bullets, and chemical agents against clearly identified journalists covering protests in Los Angeles. The order also bars police from forcibly removing journalists from …

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DOJ Expands Surveillance of Journalists Covering Administration

| Importance: 8/10

The Department of Justice implements a new national security data security program that potentially allows for increased surveillance of journalists. Under the program, DOJ creates mechanisms to access bulk data that could be used to track reporters, particularly those investigating administration …

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