Civil Rights

The Unseen Threat to Press Freedom: The U.S. Government’s Detention of Journalist Mario Guevara

By Economics Desk | July 23, 2025

Despite a judge’s ruling for release, Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara remains in ICE custody—raising urgent questions about government overreach and the erosion of First Amendment rights in the land of the free.

In a troubling display of government overreach, the United States continues to detain Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara, even after a judge approved his release on bond. This case is not just about one man; it strikes at the heart of our nation’s founding principles — freedom of the press, due process, and respect for civil liberties. Is America Silencing Those Who Hold Power Accountable? Mario Guevara was arrested on June 14 while reporting on protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Georgia. Despite identifying himself clearly as a member of the press, local authorities charged him with obstructing...

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