The War On News

A record of government actions against journalism and fact-based reporting, from the first press laws to today

Actor

Merrick Garland

Engraving of an official's desk with a signed, sealed document and a pen

Published 2026-09-22. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 0 sources.

Kind
person
Role
United States Attorney General, 2021-2025
Jurisdiction
United States

Incidents

DateIncidentRoleStatus
19 July 2021Justice Department bars seizing reporters' phone and email recordsorderedreversed

Timeline for Merrick Garland