Search: surveillance and subpoenas in North America, head of government Richard Nixon
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| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Richard Nixon | Unknown |
| 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 | Richard Nixon | Reversed (27 June 1973) |
| 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 | Richard Nixon | Upheld by a court (29 June 1972) |