The record
Incidents in North America, head of government Alfred E. Smith, outcome upheld by a court
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
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ContinentNorth America
StagePunish 1
OutcomeUpheld by a court 1
LevelState or province 1
Head of governmentAlfred E. Smith
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 June 1925 | United States: Supreme Court upholds Benjamin Gitlow's conviction under New York's Criminal Anarchy Law, 1925 | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Secrets and espionage laws | Alfred E. Smith | Upheld by a court (8 June 1925) |
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