Press Freedom and Education Groups Speak Out/File Lawsuit On Visa Rule Revisions
August 19, 2026
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From the SPJ International Community: Hong Kong leader has hissy fit over HKJA elections
August 17, 2026 HKJA defends against attacks; SPJ revises Ethics Code; Mexico proposes new obligations and penalties on broadcasters.
From the SPJ International Community: Pakistan and US continue efforts to limit foreign news coverage
August 10, 2026 - SPJ-IC sends greetings to international indigenous journalist conference
From the SPJ International Community
August 3, 2026 - Are we North Korea Now?
Reminder: Meeting to discuss US visa law changes
The SPJ International Community and the Foreign Press Association have having a Zoom session Thursday, July 30 at 10am ET to talk about what — if anything — can be done to delay the implementation of the new US visa rules.
From the SPJ International Community: Call to Action on Journalist Visa
July 27, 2026 - Fighting back on visas
Webinar July 23: How Visa Rule Changes Could Harm Journalism at Home and Abroad
The Trump Administration's rule changes to reduce the length of stay for foreign journalists, will harm international media and U.S.
From the SPJ International Community: Press Freedom Advocates Oppose Visa Rule Change
July 20, 2026 - Trump Administration seeks to limit foreign journalists time in US
FLASH: SPJ Calls For Action on New Visa Rules
July 17, 2026
CBS Looks at Stars and Stripes
July 6, 2026