Head of government
John Patterson
As head of government
John Patterson, Governor of Alabama, was head of government when 1 recorded incident took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | United States: Montgomery, Alabama commissioner sues The New York Times for libel over a civil rights advertisement | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Lawsuits against the press | Reversed (9 March 1964) |