Immigration Arrest of Journalist Covering Protest Exposes Government Overreach and Media Intimidation

In a disturbing display of government overreach, Mario Guevara, a respected Spanish-language journalist and immigrant who fled El Salvador two decades ago, was arrested while performing his duty covering a protest near Atlanta. Though an immigration judge recently granted him bond, the saga underscores the increasing risks journalists face when reporting on protests in America — especially those critical of federal policies. Guevara was detained after covering a DeKalb County rally protesting President Donald Trump’s administration policies. Despite clear evidence from video footage showing Guevara calmly reporting and identifying himself as press — decked out in protective gear emblazoned with...