New England Newspaper & Press Association

With immigration enforcement directives among the most politicized and contentious topics in the U.S., reporters on the beat face growing threats on the ground and online. Local and national journalists covering immigration have to navigate the need to protect themselves and their sources alongside increased pressure to get the story right.

With violent clashes between protestors and masked federal agents, local and federal officials sparring in the public square, and vulnerable communities facing uncertainty during intensifying ICE crackdowns, journalists must cover these sensitive stories while keeping their own safety top of mind.

Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute for a panel discussion with experienced reporters and editors who will speak about their experiences on the ground and in the newsroom. They’ll share:

• guidance for maintaining digital safety while reporting on a sensitive and highly scrutinized topic
• how to prepare for assignments, protect sources and yourself, and what to include in your field safety kit
• an editor’s perspective on risk assessment and newsroom support
• and how to balance public interest reporting with real-world risks