Press Freedom Report: April 8, 2025

Written By ATHANASIOS DIMADIS

United States

  • Judicial Reaffirmation of Press Access: A federal judge ruled that the White House's exclusion of Associated Press (AP) journalists from events due to editorial disagreements violated the First Amendment. This decision underscores the judiciary's role in upholding press freedoms against executive overreach. ​Axios

  • Concerns Over Government-Funded Media: The Trump administration's actions against the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), including funding cuts and staff suspensions, have raised alarms about the independence of government-funded media. Legal challenges are underway to address potential violations of press freedom.​

India

  • Legal Actions Against Wikipedia: The Delhi High Court ordered the Wikimedia Foundation to remove content deemed defamatory by the news agency ANI. This case highlights tensions between defamation laws and freedom of expression in the digital age

ATHANASIOS DIMADIS
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