A coalition of 21 press rights and civil liberties organizations today call on California law enforcement agencies, officers, and their partners to obey the California law permitting the press to enter closed areas devastated by the greater Los Angeles wildfires. The press has the unique responsibility of informing the public about these fires, especially when entire neighborhoods continue to be closed to the public.
Coalition urges law enforcement to respect role of press at LA wildfires
January 17, 2025