TELL THE U.S. SENATE: Trump is surrounding himself with top administration
officials promising to go after political enemies — including journalists.
Trump’s constant attacks on the free press won’t stop in his second term.
The Senate must act before Trump is inaugurated. Sign the petition:
Trump-proof the press — pass the PRESS Act now!
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Hi,

Time is running out for the Senate to pass a critical bill to protect
journalists before Trump takes office.

Trump’s attacks on journalists and the free press are well documented.
Now, he’s surrounding himself with top officials ready to go after
political opponents AND journalists.

The House has already passed the PRESS Act without opposition.^1 What is
the Senate waiting for?

[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Protect the free press and pass the PRESS Act now!

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As Trump’s second term nears, it’s critical that Congress implements
greater protections for the press.

The New York Times Editorial Board said a shield for reporters is
necessary to “prevent abuses of power.”^2 In his first term, Trump
attempted to block leaks and pressure reporters in ways that threaten the
free press and the public interest.

The PRESS Act would protect journalists and the investigative reporting
the public relies on to understand the inner-workings of our government.
With this legislation, government officials would not be able to force
reporters to give up their sources or seize the phone and email records of
journalists. This is vital legislation that the Senate must pass before
Trump steps back in the White House.

[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Tell the U.S. Senate to pass the PRESS Act before
Trump takes office.

Thanks for taking action,

Joey and the team at Demand Progress

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Sources:

 1. New York Times, “A Reporter’s Shield Law Is Vital to Prevent Abuses of
Power,” [ [link removed] ]October 14, 2024.
 2. Ibid.

 


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