Throughout July 2025, following numerous incidents where journalists were harmed by LAPD during anti-ICE protests, prominent media organizations—including the Los Angeles Press Club, Reporters Without Borders, and the Committee to Protect Journalists—have intensified their campaign for long-term protections. These organizations…

On July 11, 2025, a federal court intervened decisively in response to LAPD actions against journalists during recent anti-ICE protests. Judge Hernán D. Vera granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) specifically prohibiting LAPD officers from using certain non-lethal weapons—including rubber…

On June 16, 2025, the Los Angeles Press Club, along with media outlet Status Coup, filed a significant federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), citing severe mistreatment and targeted harassment of journalists covering anti-ICE protests across Los…