The National Press Foundation has catalogued vital information for journalists that will continue to be updated with new resources and opportunities provided by us as well as other journalism support organizations.
By Keirah Chen
Updated Thu Feb 05, 2026

The arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are just the latest infringement on journalists doing their jobs. Journalists across the country have faced physical, digital and legal attacks and threats. Journalism and First Amendment supporters are providing resources to help independent journalists and newsrooms stand up to intimidation tactics to keep reporting truth and facts.

The National Press Foundation has catalogued vital information for journalists that will continue to be updated with new resources and opportunities provided by us as well as other journalism support organizations.

Emergency contacts: Know who to call day or night

Talk to your editors now about legal resources and carry contact information for designated newsroom leaders. For independent journalists or others, here are contacts to save:

Physical safety: Assess the risk and identify escape routes

NPF hosted Rosem Morton of the IWMF to go through specific safety preparedness protocols journalists should follow ahead of and during crisis coverage:

IWMF has also created a PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) guide for journalists updated in January 2026 including respirator, helmet and goggle recommendations. CPJ also has a PPE guide that explains differences in body vests and first aid kit recommendations.

Legal Q&A on source protection: Immigrants are especially vulnerable news sources

NPF hosted whistleblower attorney Jesselyn Radack and Pulitzer winner Eric Lichtblau to explain how to protect and inform confidential sources:

 

David Huerta of the Freedom of the Press Foundation also shared best practices for using Signal messenger app.

Earlier this month, the National Association of Black Journalists hosted “Not on Our Watch, A National Townhall on Press Freedom,” which included information on legal defense funds and collective action.

Additional resources on immigration:

Additional resources on source protection:

Legal Q&A documenting law enforcement: Recording is not obstruction

Whether it’s a protest, immigration raid or police action in public spaces, the First Amendment offers strong protections for journalists’ access to potential news events, but there are some exceptions that reporters, photographers and videographers should understand before they hit the street, NYU professor Stephen Solomon explained:

Additional resources:

Digital security

The best defense is a good offense. Practice good privacy hygience online. Have a plan if you face doxxing, dogpiling or other threats that originate online. Always tell your editor and keep evidence for reporting to law enforcement.

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