Journalist Injuries During Protests
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Rubber Bullet Wounds
Classified as "less lethal" but caused serious injuries to journalists during coverage
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Tear Gas Exposure
Causes respiratory issues and other health complications for journalists on site
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Physical Assaults
Over 35 assaults on journalists documented by U.S. Press Freedom Tracker
"Reporting the news is not a crime, but a core function of a free and democratic society"
Source: U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, PEN America