Expressing deep concern about the arrests of two Dartmouth College student journalists, a coalition of 15 national journalism organizations today called for charges against the students to be dropped.
Two student journalists at Dartmouth College were arrested last night while covering protests on the campus. Each was charged with criminal trespass. According to The Dartmouth, the college’s student newspaper, two of its reporters, Charlotte Hampton and Alesandra “Dre” Gonzales were both wearing press identification, and Gonzales was taking photos of the events. Among 90… Continue reading Student journalists arrested while covering Dartmouth protests
Student journalists must not be attacked or threatened with arrest or disciplinary action for merely doing their jobs. SPLC urges administrators and law enforcement to work directly with student journalists to ensure they can safely and responsibly report on the historic events unfolding across the country.
These legal reminders and tips will help you avoid and/or deal with confrontations while covering protests.
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A bill partially inspired by the New Voices movement to protect the rights of student journalists has passed both the Minnesota Senate and House, and it now heads to a conference committee to work out differences between the two versions unrelated to student media.
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Since first joining the Student Press Law Center as a legal intern in 1989, Mike Hiestand has dedicated his career to helping student journalists and advisers across the country. Mike has led hundreds of training sessions and literally wrote the book on the Law of the Student Press, but perhaps his greatest impact has been… Continue reading Mike’s 20,000th Hotline Request
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