Search, stage: punish, national level, head of government Donald Trump
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3 incidents match this view.
Country: United States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
Continent: North America
Tactic: Surveillance and subpoenas (1) Access bans (1) Detention and violence (1) Secrets and espionage laws (1)
Stage: Punish (3)
Outcome: Reversed (3)
Level: National (3)
Head of government: Donald Trump
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | Customs officers seize Grayzone editor's phones at Virginia airport over Iran reporting | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Donald Trump | Reversed (July 17, 2026) |
| July 23, 2020 | Federal officers restrict press access to Portland protests; judge orders them to stop | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Access bans | Donald Trump | Reversed (July 23, 2020) |
| May 23, 2019 | United States indicts WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange under the Espionage Act | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Secrets and espionage laws | Donald Trump | Reversed (June 25, 2024) |