Search, national level, head of government George W. Bush
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2 incidents match this view.
Country: United States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
Continent: North America
Tactic: Secrets and espionage laws (1) Surveillance and subpoenas (1) Access bans (1) Prior restraint (1)
Stage: Restrict (1) Punish (1)
Outcome: Upheld by a court (1) Sustained (1)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: George W. Bush
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2005 | New York Times reporter Judith Miller jailed for refusing to name a confidential source in the Valerie Plame affair | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | George W. Bush | Upheld by a court (September 29, 2005) |
| February 10, 2003 | Pentagon sets ground rules for journalists embedded with United States forces in Iraq | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Access bans | George W. Bush | Sustained (April 14, 2003) |