Search: detention and violence, from 2020, state or province level
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CountryCanada, RSF 2026 rank: 20th of 180Hong Kong, RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180United States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
TacticDetention and violence 3Access bans 2Licensing and closure of outlets 1Secrets and espionage laws 1
LevelState or province 3
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December 2025 | China (Hong Kong): conviction and 20-year sentence of the media owner Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law, 2025 to 2026 | Hong Kong (RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180) | Detention and violence | John Lee | Sustained (8 February 2026) |
| 20 July 2021 | Court orders RCMP to stop restricting press access at Fairy Creek logging blockades | Canada (RSF 2026 rank: 20th of 180) | Access bans | John Horgan | Reversed (20 July 2021) |
| 29 May 2020 | Minnesota State Patrol arrests CNN crew live on air in Minneapolis | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Detention and violence | Tim Walz | Reversed (29 May 2020) |