Gary W. Green retweeted
When a member of Congress threatens a student journalist for doing their job, the student isn't the one who needs a lesson in the law.
We applaud University of Maryland student journalist Cat Murphy for knowing the law and standing her ground on behalf of the readers she serves. When Rep. Andy Harris claimed she couldn't record his news conference — and threatened prosecution if she continued — she knew that his threats were empty under Maryland's state recording laws. Check out her conversation below with CNN's @jaketapper about how, and why, she stood her ground.
Student journalists are journalists. They have the same right to cover a public official as anyone in the press pool. They deserve the same respect when they do.
At SPLC, we stand with all the student journalists who face threats, intimidation or retaliation. If you have questions about your state's recording laws, or you've faced a threat like this, contact our Legal Hotline for free, confidential help: splc.org/legalhelp
'It's been a lot. But I was focused on doing my job and asking my questions that I wanted answers to.' Student journalist Cat Murphy joins @jaketapper to respond after GOP Rep. Andy Harris threatened to have her prosecuted for recording his answers during a news conference.
Gary W. Green retweeted
We, alongside @BrechnerFOI, are proud to honor @Alex_M_Walters, @ScheerTheoJRN and @OwenMcCarthyJRN of @thesnews with the Student Freedom of Information Award.
We’re inspired by their tenacious pursuit of transparency and accountability. loom.ly/B-iXTF0
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Coalition files amicus brief highlighting chilling effect splc.org/2025/10/splc-coalit… via @splc
Gary W. Green retweeted
The Student Press Law Center's Gary Green spoke with @jaketapper @CNN last night about the ongoing student media censorship issues at Indiana University and how student journalism everywhere is under attack.
youtu.be/ePWmW3NnHJ8
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Join the presidents of @acpress @BEAconv @collegemediabiz @spj_tweets and me of @collegemedia on Tuesday to discuss the state of our profession.
Register at bit.ly/cmajune2024. Open and free to all.
Gary W. Green retweeted
As SPLC Senior Counsel Mike Hiestand said last week, "California lawmakers passed a law specifically to prevent administrators from hanging student media advisers out to dry like this." xitter.cf/SPLC/status/1795877015…
SPLC joins @FACoalition, @ACLU_NorCal and the Calif. Scholastic Journalism Initiative in calling for the reinstatement of a Sacramento student newspaper adviser, whose removal violated California's New Voices law loom.ly/lFfMZAQ
Gary W. Green retweeted
Today with @ACLU_NorCal @SPLC and the CA Scholastic Journalism Initiative we sent a letter to @officialSCUSD demanding the reinstatement of a #Sacramento teacher who was put on leave after the student paper published a controversial comment about Hitler. firstamendmentcoalition.org/…
We share your pride and look forward to collaborating with you and @collegemedia to continue the Louis E. Inglehart First Amendment Program and elevate Student Press Freedom Day. Thank you @spj_tweets!
I am so incredibly proud of this grant award to @collegemedia and @SPLC from @spj_tweets Foundation.
We have long been partners for Student Press Freedom Day. I am thrilled we are able to deepen that commitment in a substantial way.
collegemedia.org/release-cma…
Gary W. Green retweeted
To celebrate, we have a new Know Your Rights guide to help MN students, advisers and admins understand the new law: loom.ly/OEcNfV8
🎉 Congrats to all involved in ensuring MN students can report without fear of censorship! The law takes effect next school year.
Gary W. Green retweeted
🚨 MAJOR NEWS: Many Minnesota student journalists will have stronger #studentpressfreedom protections after Gov. Walz signed SF 3567 — which includes a New Voices provision — into law on Friday. More ➡️ loom.ly/8NGnSbE
Gary W. Green retweeted
🗣️ NEWS: Minnesota's House and Senate have passed the final version of a bill that includes #studentpressfreedom protections! If Gov. Walz signs it, MN will become the 18th New Voices state. splc.org/2024/05/minnesota-h…
Gary W. Green retweeted
The nation relies on student journalists for some of the most important stories of our lifetime.
We're here to ensure they can tell those stories freely and without fear. Join us in supporting student journalists and defending #studentpressfreedom.
Gary W. Green retweeted
Join SPJ, @NPPA and @SPLC for a webinar on the legal rights of visual journalists — student and pro —covering campus protests. The panelists will discuss privacy rights of protestors, practical tips, censorship concerns and more.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Gary W. Green retweeted
We're reminded anew this #WorldPressFreedomDay that journalists are the first documenters of history & must be able to do so without interference or intimidation. We're here every day to defend student journalists.
Thank you for supporting our vital work! loom.ly/-LpRL1c
Gary W. Green retweeted
The NewsGuild-CWA stands with student journalists.
We call on universities and law enforcement to respect press freedom.
Full statement:
newsguild.org/newsguild-cwa-…
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For Student Journalists: 20 tips for staying safe while covering protests. I’ll be posting more resources here but this is a great start. 1/x splc.org/protests/
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🚨 NEWS: Two reporters for The Dartmouth were arrested last night while covering protests on campus. SPLC reiterates that punishing journalists for observing and reporting the news is unacceptable. loom.ly/y8BDW1o
