Incidents in North America, head of government Joe Biden, outcome reversed
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.
1 incident matches this view.
Country: United States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
Continent: North America
Tactic: Surveillance and subpoenas (1)
Stage: Punish (1)
Outcome: Reversed (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Joe Biden
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2021 | Justice Department bars seizing reporters' phone and email records | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Joe Biden | Reversed (April 25, 2025) |
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