Head of government
William Howard Taft
As head of government
William Howard Taft, Governor-General of the Philippine Islands, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | Philippines: United States colonial government's libel law is used to close the newspaper El Renacimiento | Philippines (RSF 2026 rank: 114th of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Upheld by a court (1 January 1914) |