The National Association of Science Writers joins the National Association of Black Journalists in condemning today's arrest of journalist Omar Jimenez and CNN news crew as they covered protests in Minneapolis. Even after identifying themselves as journalists, the team was handcuffed and removed in violation of the First Amendment right to a free press.
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Recent Statements from Other Journalism Organizations:
National Association of Black Journalists:
www.nabj.org/news/510139/NABJ-Statement-on-the-Arrest-of-CNNs-Omar-Jimenez-and-Crew-Members.htm
Twin Cities Black Journalists and Minnesota SPJ Chapter:
cblackjournalists.org/2020/05/tcbj-and-mnspj-condemn-arrest-of-cnn-news-team/
CNN Recording of Omar Jimenez Arrest:
