
special report
Alarm bells: Trump’s first 100 days ramp up fear for the press, democracy
The first 100 days of the Trump administration have been marked by a flurry of executive actions that have created a chilling effect and have the potential to curtail media freedoms. These measures threaten the availability of independent, fact-based news for vast swaths of America's population.
Press freedom is your freedom.
The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. We defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal.
103 Killed in 2024
361 Imprisoned in 2024
67 Missing in 2024
CPJ’s researchers document attacks on journalists throughout the year, providing a rigorous and trusted source of information on the state of press freedom worldwide. Explore our data.
What we do

Awareness
CPJ’s researchers rigorously document attacks on the press, helping journalists enduring those attacks to remain in the public eye.

Assistance
CPJ supports journalists through timely safety information and emergency assistance, covering an array of physical, digital, and legal issues.

Advocacy
CPJ denounces press freedom violations and engages with governments, multilateral institutions and other coalitions to defend journalists under attack.
