Arresting journalists is a form of censorship because, of course, they can’t cover the news from jail.
“Catch and release” tactics are common tools to keep reporters at bay.
https://www.abqjournal.com/opinion/opinion-dismissed-cases-show-unm-should-not-have-arrested-journalists-during-encampment-clearing/article_f0b38138-49f8-11ef-8cd0-5f495cc2c53c.html
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