Search: surveillance and subpoenas, head of government Barack Obama, outcome reversed
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1 incident matches this view.
Country: United States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
Continent: North America
Tactic: Secrets and espionage laws (1) Surveillance and subpoenas (1)
Stage: Punish (1)
Outcome: Reversed (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Barack Obama
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2014 | United States pursues New York Times reporter James Risen's testimony for years before dropping its demand for his source | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Barack Obama | Reversed (October 17, 2014) |