New Media Rights

14/08/2026

Only a few more days until Inside the Story: A Conversation on Border Journalism and Source Protection. Register here: https://bit.ly/4wvp6Kg

How do journalists navigate the legal and digital complexities of reporting on the San Diego border? Join the Freedom of the Press Foundation and The Centre for Investigative Journalism for a conversation with border journalist James Stout and security expert Harlo Holmes about essential strategies for source protection and operational security in high-stakes environments.

Ideal for law students specializing in the First Amendment and journalists working in the field. Co-hosted by the Freedom of the Press Foundation and California Western School of Law's New Media Rights clinic.

10/08/2026

Only 1 week until Inside the Story! Have you registered to attend yet?

Register here: https://bit.ly/4wvp6Kg

06/08/2026

Register today to attend Inside the Story: Border Journalism and Security 🛡️💻

Reporting from the border requires more than just a notebook—it requires a robust plan for digital and physical safety. Join us for an exclusive conversation with:
🎤 James Stout (Border Journalist)
🎤 Harlo Holmes (Chief Security Programs Officer, Freedom of the Press Foundation)

We’re breaking down risk assessment, secure comms, and the legal landscape for 1st Amendment defenders. Co-hosted by Freedom of the Press Foundation and the New Media Rights clinic at California Western School of Law.

For more info and registration link: https://newmediarights.org/Event_Conversation__on_border_journalism_source_protection

02/08/2026

Please join us at California Western School of Law for our August 17th free event on border journalism and source protection, co-hosted with Freedom of the Press Foundation and Centre for Investigative Journalism!

Event Details: Protecting the Story: Border Journalism & Digital Security

How do journalists navigate the legal and digital complexities of reporting on the San Diego border?

Join Freedom of the Press Foundation and The Centre for Investigative Journalism for "Inside the Story," a conversation featuring border journalist James Stout and security expert Harlo Holmes (Chief Security Programs Officer, Freedom of the Press Foundation). Co-hosted by Freedom of the Press Foundation and New Media Rights at California Western School of Law, this event will dive into the essential strategies for source protection and operational security in high-stakes environments.

Ideal for law students specializing in the First Amendment and journalists working in the field.

📍 California Western School of Law (350 Cedar St)
📅 Aug 17, 2026
🔗 Learn more about the event & register here: https://newmediarights.org/Event_Conversation__on_border_journalism_source_protection

Direct registration link: https://bit.ly/4wvp6Kg

15/06/2026

We're just about halfway through the summer semester and wanted to give a warm welcome to our summer team! Time flies when you're having fun ☀️😎 We couldn’t accomplish all that we do without the dedication and hard work of our team. Welcome to NMR!⁠

13/05/2026

Ever wondered what the rules are when you want to record law enforcement? The First Amendment protects the right to photograph and record matters of public interest in public places - including law enforcement acting in their official capacity.

We've updated our Field Guide to Secret Audio and Video Recordings to include information about important do's and don'ts when recording law enforcement. Learn more: https://newmediarights.org/page/field_guide_audio_and_video_recordings

11/05/2026

This week, we will be attending the San Diego County Bar Association's Awards Ceremony and Celebration of Community Service. We're honored to be recognized by the SDCBA as the 2026 Distinguished Organization award winner!

A huge thank you to our CWSL law students who work hard each semester to help us provide free and low cost legal services to creators, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and small businesses who need assistance with intellectual property, media, and technology law issues.

https://newmediarights.org/sdcba_2026_distinguished_org

14/04/2026

We are very proud and excited to announce that New Media Rights has received the 2026 Distinguished Organization Award from the San Diego County Bar Association!

Service Award Winners

07/04/2026

Congratulations to NMR 3L student Casey Manuel, who was inducted into the California Western School of Law Pro Bono Honors Society last week!

Many of our amazing students volunteer 50+ hours of pro bono legal services every year with New Media Rights, and during their law school careers will volunteer with other local nonprofit organizations and government agencies in San Diego. We're grateful to work with future lawyers to understand the importance of public service and pro bono practice.

27/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table at March Mingle on Wednesday! It was great to meet so many new friends and reconnect with the tech and startup community here in San Diego. Thanks to our friends at March Mingle for a great night!