Local and international journalists are gearing up to cover several large events in the U.S. in 2026, including the World Cup and midterm elections. Journalists traveling to the U.S. to cover these events may encounter increased screening and device searches at the border and port of entries. Journalists on assignment at large events may experience crowd or police violence, and should know their rights in case of arrest or detention.
During this webinar, a panel of physical safety, digital security, and legal experts will provide practical advice for journalists covering events in the U.S, including best practices for covering protests, interacting with police and federal law enforcement, and crossing borders. Journalists will learn about securing their devices, their legal rights at the border and during newsgathering, and de-escalation techniques in a hostile crowd.
This roundtable is being organized by the U.S. Journalist Assistance Network, a coalition of U.S. press freedom organizations specializing in journalist safety and assistance.
We encourage you to provide questions ahead of time using the prompt below for panelists to answer during the webinar.
Please note that this session will not be recorded for security reasons.