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Incidents: surveillance and subpoenas in the United States, head of government Joe Biden
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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| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2021 | FBI raids Project Veritas founder's home over Ashley Biden diary investigation | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Joe Biden | Unknown |
| 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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