Head of government
Richard Nixon
As head of government
Richard Nixon, President of the United States (1969-1974), was head of government when 4 recorded incidents took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
- Surveillance and subpoenas: 3
- Funding and ownership pressure: 1
- Prior restraint: 1
- Secrets and espionage laws: 1
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | United States Supreme Court rules reporters have no privilege to refuse grand jury subpoenas | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Upheld by a court (29 June 1972) |
| 15 June 1971 | United States government seeks an injunction to stop The New York Times publishing the Pentagon Papers | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Prior restraint | Reversed (30 June 1971) |
| 16 August 1971 | Nixon White House compiles an enemies list naming journalists for official pressure | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Reversed (27 June 1973) |
| 9 September 1971 | United States: Nixon White House "enemies list" naming journalists, September 1971 | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Unknown |