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Incidents, head of government George W. Bush, 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
LevelNational 1
Head of governmentGeorge W. Bush
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 July 2005 | New York Times reporter Judith Miller jailed for refusing to name a confidential source in the Valerie Plame affair | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | George W. Bush | Upheld by a court (29 September 2005) |
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