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SPJ, coalition urge National Guard to protect press freedom during DC deployment

 Published Date: August 18, 2025

The Society of Professional Journalists joined a coalition in a letter led by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urging the National Guard to uphold press freedoms during its current deployment to Washington, D.C.

See the SPJ statement and letter below. 

SPJ, coalition urge National Guard to protect press freedom during DC deployment

 

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