The Intercept’s Press Freedom Defense Fund Launches Rapid Response Fund for Journalists Covering California Protests 

The Intercept’s Press Freedom Defense Fund is announcing a new fund to support reporters and photographers facing legal threats and other hardships for their coverage of protests in California and other regions throughout the nation. Participating in the effort to provide assistance to these journalists are CalMatters and the National Press Photographers Association. 

Reporters and photojournalists are critical to informing the public about matters of significant public interest, yet they have faced unprecedented, and even targeted, violence while documenting the recent immigration demonstrations. According to Reporters Without Borders, at least 27 attacks on journalists covering protests in Los Angeles took place in the protests’ first three days. 

“Freelancer reporters and photographers and small outlets are on the front lines of these protests making sure the public knows what is going on. We stand in solidarity with the brave journalists, and we are proud to offer emergency funding,” said Intercept CEO Annie Chabel. 

The fund will provide financial assistance for emergency medical support, legal support, equipment replacement, and other resources for affected journalists. Journalists seeking assistance can contact Celine Piser at [email protected]. All requests will be processed confidentially.

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