By constitutional design, the press is antagonistic to the government. As the late Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black wrote in his opinion defending the publication of the Pentagon Papers 55 years ago, “Only a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government.”
Such a free and unrestrained press requires a cohort of committed legal advocates. Whether to counter the federal government’s repeated insistence on ignoring freedom of information laws, or the Trump administration’s overt hostility and retaliation against news organizations that confront and debunk its unconstitutional narratives, a robust network of attorneys is needed to protect the press’s constitutional function.
That’s why President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional executive order aiming to punish preeminent United States law firms over their pro bono clients represents an unacceptable attack on the legal profession and poses a threat to an independent press.
And that is why 42 media organizations and press freedom advocates, including Freedom of the Press Foundation and led by The Intercept’s Press Freedom Defense Fund, filed an amicus brief April 2 urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to affirm four District Court decisions.
All four lower courts found the Trump administration’s executive order that imposed sanctions on law firms for representing President Donald Trump’s political opponents unconstitutional.
Learn more about the amicus brief in @theintercept at the link in our bio.
📸: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via @APNews Images
Whether it be advocacy, workshops, mentoring, webinars or creating opportunities for students, service to some of the world’s most essential visual storytellers is our priority but we could use your help. This Giving Tuesday, take some time today or through this season of giving to donate to efforts that support journalism and visual storytelling. We’d love your support and encourage anyone to give through the link in our bio or just take time to learn about who we are and learn about today’s challenges in the global visual storytelling community. Thank you!
📷: NPPA NSC, NPPA ASW, J. Mahoney, M. Grady, M. Edlow, J. Robinson, J. Shinkle, C. Wagner
The @nppa is seeking its next Student Representative! This pivotal role serves a year-long term with voting privileges on the Board of Directors. The right candidate, driven by a passion for the NPPA and a desire to collaborate with educators and students nationwide, will play a crucial part in expanding the NPPA’s footprint to new educational institutions and strengthening existing connections.
With more than 500 students and a dozen student chapters, the NPPA is a vibrant community. As the student representative, you will be the voice that ensures their needs and concerns are heard and addressed by the rest of the board of directors. Qualified applicants must either be enrolled in a college or university or should not have graduated more than 12 months before their appointment.
If you are interested in becoming the next Student Representative, please email your resume and a one page personal statement with your vision of the position to [email protected].
The deadline to apply is June 1, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled the following week. Questions? Contact current Student Representative Hannah Schuh.
World Press Freedom Day is here and the takeaway is this: We are stronger together. That’s always been true. But never more true than now.
In this high-stress moment, the stakes have never been greater. While press freedoms have hit a historic low in the United States, violence against photojournalists has spiked. An authoritarian impulse is surging across our political landscape. It’s more dangerous every day.
We support the rights of the thousands of photojournalists on the front lines of truth, facing threats to their personal safety and their mission. When our attorneys are on Capitol Hill fighting for photojournalism, the size of our membership can turn heads.
We are grateful for your continued support.
We’re all in this, together.
Donate today. Link in bio. Discount code: Freedom2026
Since January 2025, the Trump administration has consistently targeted journalists for reporting on its actions with scrutiny.
This Sunday, May 3rd, marks World Press Freedom Day, and we, along with 16 other civil society organizations, strongly urge the DOJ to drop the charges against @bygeorgiafort and other members of the press in the case of United States v. Levy Armstrong (0:26-cr-00025).
Read the full letter at the link in our profile.
📸: Georgia Fort speaks outside the federal courthouse in St. Paul, Minn., on Feb. 17, 2026, after pleading not guilty over her alleged role in a protest that disrupted a Sunday service at a Southern Baptist church. (@APNews Photo/Steve Karnowski)
After moments of crisis and trauma, like those witnessed at the White House Correspondents Dinner, feelings of overwhelming stress are normal. We need to care for ourselves, and our colleagues. Psychological First Aid is a way to offer colleagues a place to recover and path to resources they may need. For more info, click link in bio. #JournalistSafety #WHCD #DCPress
Hey @nppa members, we’re continuing to fight for reasonable policy and practices for you. Don’t forget- send your comments about copyright registration fee increase to [email protected]! Thanks to those who have reached out!
NPPA is pleased to report that the FAA has withdrawn an onerous flight restriction issued earlier this year, which had prohibited drone flights near “mobile assets” of ICE/DHS and several other federal agencies. The prior TFR has been replaced with a cautionary notice. Instead of an outright prohibition, UAS operators are advised to “avoid flying in proximity to” the vehicles. Affected agencies reserve the right to take action against drones that they deem a threat. Therefore, flying a drone near DHS activities still carries some risk, and the notice advises drone pilots to use caution. For full statement check the “FAA lifts ban” link in our bio.
NPPA Legal Counsel Alicia Calzada and NPPA Board member, Lisa Krantz with a word on AI. “Old-fashioned source checking can limit spread of AI-generated images online”
Check out their Op-Ed in the San Antonio Express-News at the “AI Op-Ed” link in our bio.
For #PressFreedomDay, Crisis Ready Media is offering a Domestic Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (D-HEFAT) in New York City TUITION FREE to full-time working freelance journalists. Step out of the virtual world for this practical, hands-on training opportunity
Crisis Ready Media is committed to providing direct support to journalists working in today’s ever-changing media environment. This course is based on @acosalliance recommendations and covers physical safety, digital security, trauma-focused first aid, and mental wellness. These field-tested skills are designed to keep you as safe as possible as you work your assignment.
Use promo code NYCPRESSFREEDOM to receive a $1,200 scholarship, reducing the cost of the course to a $50 registration fee, which covers the Individual First Aid Kit each participant will receive and train with.
We’re grateful to Reporters Without Borders ( @rsfusa ) for their partnership and for providing the PPE used during this training.
Seating is limited and will fill quickly.
Register now — link in bio.
The National Press Photographers Association is partnering to share a global survey on the realities of conflict journalism today. The Reuters Institute-funded research spans from war zones to civil unrest to online threats to better understand how journalists navigate increasingly complex forms of conflict today. Findings will be used to produce an industry report and scholarly research aimed at improving understanding of journalists’ working conditions and informing future conversations about safety, professional practice and the role of journalism in democratic societies.
Help inform the future of the field. Link in our bio - “Conflict Journalism Survey”
