Search, state or province level, outcome sustained
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
2 incidents match this view.
Country: Hong Kong, RSF 2026 rank: 140th of 180 United States, RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180
Continent: Asia North America
Tactic: Detention and violence (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1) Secrets and espionage laws (1) Access bans (1)
Stage: Restrict (1) Eliminate (1)
Outcome: Sustained (2)
Level: State or province (2)
Head of government: John Lee Ron DeSantis
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 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 (February 8, 2026) |
| January 1, 2025 | United States (Florida): Halo Law buffer zone around first responders, January 2025 | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Access bans | Ron DeSantis | Sustained (January 1, 2025) |