Law Should Support Journalists


Article in Poynter by Amaris Castillo, 5/15/25

Headline: “Legal support for journalists is evolving to meet rising threats to press freedom”

Subhead: “Legal organizations are adapting to a growing climate of hostility, offering new programs and resources to help journalists navigate emerging risks”

“At a time when attacks on press freedom are heightening, including from the White House and President Donald Trump himself, legal support for journalists is shifting to meet new challenges.

“Over the five years of its existence, Lawyers for Reporters has provided pro bono legal assistance to local and mission-driven journalism organizations throughout the country. In that time, the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice initiative has had about 300 clients. . .”

Read the full article at:

https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2025/legal-help-journalists-press-threats-trump-administration/