The release of the Epstein files raised questions that reach across the country, including on college campuses. How can student journalists effectively and legally pursue those stories? Join SPLC for this event with Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

As part of the #SpeechMatters2026 virtual conference on April 8, SPLC's Mike Hiestand will participate in this important discussion on the state of press freedom on campus and across the country. Learn more about the event here: freespeechcenter.universityofcalifornia.edu/speechmatter...

Officials at an Omaha-area high school ordered the student newspaper to remove this editorial cartoon criticizing ICE, then demanded prior review of articles about their censorship. Via @splc.org, which is advocating for the students: splc.org/2026/03/nebr...

🚨 CENSORSHIP ALERT: A Nebraska student journalist is pushing back after @gretnaeasthigh ordered the removal of an editorial cartoon criticizing ICE and then demanded prior review of the article about the censorship. splc.org/2026/03/nebr...

More than 3,000 people have signed a petition calling for the reinstatement of Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six at the University of Alabama: thecrimsonwhite.com/128067/news/...

In an increasingly complex reporting environment, student journalists need legal support more than ever. SPLC is committed to scaling to meet that demand, building the capacity to serve every student who needs us. Learn more about our new strategic plan: https://splc.org/strategic-plan/

📢 Journalism professors! Want to bring digital security into your classroom? FPF is offering a free virtual training program this summer to help you teach our J-school Digital Security Curriculum — no prior experience needed! Sign up by April 8 👇

📣 TODAY: SkillsFest26 from SPJ and SPJ New England begins with a great line-up of free, virtual journalism training sessions. Join us at 2:15 p.m. ET for Copyright 101! 🔗 Learn more and sign up: https://loom.ly/vPRjiOY

Their high school journalism adviser was reassigned after administrators didn't like their reporting. Last month, Romana Jacobson and Thomas Harrison shared their experiences with censorship — and reactions to a big court victory — during #StudentPressFreedom Day. youtube.com/shorts/q2MAG...

One year ago today, masked federal agents surrounded Tufts int'l student Rümeysa Öztürk, whisked her away and kept her locked up for 45 days. Her offense? Co-authoring an op-ed in the student paper that the government disliked. The chilling effects on student speech were immediate and long-lasting.

STUDENT MEDIA LAWSUIT: Eight students have sued the University of Alabama, arguing that the closures of the women- and Black-focused student magazines violated the First Amendment. thecrimsonwhite.com/127869/news/...

April Fools' Day is almost here! Before you get too clever, a friendly reminder: Satire and parody are protected speech, but only if your audience knows it's a joke. Avoid defamation or other legal trouble by making it obvious. 👇 Read more before you publish: splc.org/2023/03/can-...

Student journalists should not face press freedom challenges alone. That’s why we commit to equipping students and educators with the legal knowledge and resources they need — long before a crisis hits. Know your rights. Report freely. Learn more about our plan: splc.org/strategic-plan

If only every administrator and campus official understood how important student journalists are! www.foxnews.com/sports/vcu-c...

All week long, we’ve been celebrating #SunshineWeek! Click to read the story of how three student reporters used the Freedom of Information Act to go toe-to-toe with administrators and break some of the biggest stories at MSU. ➡️ https://loom.ly/pZYhU_A#SunshineWeek

Are you a student journalist looking to implement public records in a story, but don’t know where to start? It’s #SunshineWeek, and we have the perfect resource! No matter what state you're in, SPLC's Letter Generator will help you request the records you need. https://splc.org/lettergenerator/

📢 NEWS: The Georgia legislature has introduced a bill that would protect #studentpressfreedom rights in the state! www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/... Learn more about New Voices, and reach out to see how you can offer support: splc.org/new-voices/

Calling all student journalists! Celebrate #SunshineWeek by applying for the Student Freedom of Information Award. It’s an award that celebrates transparency and a tenacious use of public records in reporting. More information: https://splc.org/awards/#FOI#SunshineWeek

📣 Student journalists (and all): Join SPJ for a free, two-day virtual program March 26–27 with hours of hands-on journalism training. 📰 We're excited to offer Copyright 101 at 2:15 p.m. ET March 27, alongside many other great sessions. 🔗 Learn more and sign up today: https://loom.ly/vPRjiOY

As student journalists face escalating threats, Student Press Freedom Day welcomed examples of resilience and resolve. Students educated their peers, advocated for press freedom and recommitted to reporting freely & courageously, knowing they’re not alone. Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/CRZihRc

We are calling on ICE to immediately release journalist Estefany Rodriguez, who has covered immigration, including ICE actions, for the Spanish-language news site Nashville Noticias. Read the letter we signed with 40 other press freedom and civil society groups: www.freepress.net/news/coaliti...

The deadline is March 15 for this amazing (and free!) opportunity from our partners at Freedom Forum. They're looking for 51 high school juniors — one from each state — for an engaging, in-depth, five-day summer journalism program in Washington, D.C. Learn more: https://freespiritjournalism.org

We @freepress.bsky.social worked with 40 other press freedom, human rights groups condemning ICE arrest & detention of Estefany Rodriguez. Read our coalition statement: www.freepress.net/news/coaliti...

After 50 years of defending student press freedom, we’re sharing what’s next. Introducing our 2026–2028 strategic plan, built with our community, focused on student journalists and ready for this moment. Learn more about the plan + how you can get involved: https://splc.org/strategic-plan/

Last week, Senior Legal Counsel Mike Hiestand shared his perspective on the state of #studentpressfreedom — informed by his 30-plus years at the Student Press Law Center. He summarizes it in five words: ⚠️ Danger 🚫 Censorship 💰 Money 😨 Fear 💪 Resilience youtu.be/O5nbtoMGxKg

If you're headed to NYC or SF this week for a college media conference, be sure to find the SPLC team. We'll be offering some terrific media law sessions. Come say hi and learn the law! 👋

Sunshine Week is coming up, and our 2025 FOI Award winners share how they use records to fill in blanks, connect dots and check assumptions. https://loom.ly/pZYhU_A "When you’re a student covering a major public university, the thrill of making an authority figure show their hand never gets old."

🔥 TODAY: Amid escalating censorship, intimidation and legal threats, student journalists continue to shine a light on the truth and tell stories no one else can. Join this virtual discussion to hear from student editors about student press freedom in 2026. Register: https://loom.ly/JXQGkBs

🎉 Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day, a national moment to celebrate the important role of student journalists and advocate for their First Amendment rights. Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org

Even as threats to press freedoms escalate, student journalists show what it means to be resilient: They pivot, push forward and raise their voices so they can report the stories that matter most.

🎉 Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day, a national moment to celebrate the important role of student journalists and advocate for their First Amendment rights. Learn more:

🎉 Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day, a celebration of the critical role student journalists play in our communities. Learn how NEFAC is supporting these students and defending their First Amendment rights: nefac.org/news/celebra... #journalism

On this #StudentPressFreedom Day, we’re celebrating every student, adviser and community member who believes that a free press makes democracy stronger. Thanks to our sponsors and partners for standing with us. Thank YOU for standing with student journalists. https://studentpressfreedom.org

🎉 Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day, a national moment to honor the important role of student journalists and advocate for their First Amendment rights. Learn more via @splc.org: studentpressfreedom.org

🧵 For Student Press Freedom Day today, the U.S. Press Tracker is looking back at 2025 and documenting the start of 2026, where already three student journalists have been assaulted at protests and a fourth caught in tear gas fired by federal officers. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incident...

We are proud to partner with @splc.org for #StudentPressFreedom Day. Join PEN America today in celebrating student journalists’ resilience in action and standing up for their First Amendment rights: studentpressfreedom.org

Celebrate student journalists on Student Press Freedom Day! Students at high schools & colleges are serving a vital role in keeping their communities informed. And while doing this important work, they face censorship and legal threats. @splc.org is proud to defend this work. #studentpressfreedomday

For #StudentPressFreedom Day from @splc.org, we're highlighting the powerful reporting of student journalists that have written for us at MuckRock. Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org

Student journalism matters. Support @splc.org and student press freedom today and every day!

Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day! 🎉 💪✍️ Join us and @splc.org in celebrating student journalists and advocating for the protections they need to continue their work. 🔗 Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org

Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day!📣 Across the country, student journalists are investigating and telling stories that matter. They’re also facing increasing threats like censorship and retaliation. Show up for them today and every day! Share, amplify, speak out: https://studentpressfreedom.org

In a must-read story, @insidehighered.com lays out the sweeping attacks on student speech. https://loom.ly/RysyN8Y SPLC's Hiestand says he's never seen a moment for student media like this one, but he's also encouraged by young journalists who have stepped up.

57 years since Tinker v. Des Moines affirmed student free speech rights, the fight continues. But so do the victories. Join us this Thursday, Feb. 26, for Student Press Freedom Day! https://studentpressfreedom.org

As we build toward #StudentPressFreedom Day, we're proud to support the launch of a national news desk covering collegiate journalism. The first story explores shrinking budgets and university pressure: https://loom.ly/DXQh46g Learn more about the Student Press Report: https://loom.ly/JDr1MJY

Lowell High students' reporting led the district to reassign their adviser. In a victory for #studentpressfreedom, a court ordered his reinstatement. Join us for a virtual panel with former Lowell editors to discuss the State of Student Press Freedom in 2026. Register: https://loom.ly/JXQGkBs

Recent arrests and the raid on a reporter's home remind us of the importance of securing our devices. Join us for this @freedom.press training on the tools and tactics to protect yourself and your sources. Register here: https://loom.ly/3jcOiQY

The principal of El Capital High School banned senior quotes from the high school yearbook, saying parsing the "modern slang" of the quotes would be too difficult to vet. FAC and @splc.org note the ban violates state law, urges the principal to rescind it. firstamendmentcoalition.org/2026/02/18/f...

ONE WEEK until Student Press Freedom Day! Here are some ideas on how to show your support for #StudentPressFreedom next Thursday (or any time!): https://loom.ly/oFyJ3No

New Voices bills have been introduced in KY, MI, MO, PA, NY and UT! Join the movement to protect student press freedom and ensure schools welcome student voices. ✨ Stay updated: https://splc.org/new-voices/ ✨ Get ready for #StudentPressFreedom Day next week! https://studentpressfreedom.org

TODAY: Learn more about student journalists' rights and how legislation could protect them and their advisers against censorship and administrative retaliation. This free webinar is open to anyone. Register here: https://bit.ly/4rLJjsB