Thank the Judge for Defending Press Freedom

U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth just took an important stand for press freedom by ordering the Trump administration to restore Voice of America after it was effectively shut down.

Voice of America has long served as a vital source of independent, fact-based reporting for millions of people around the world—especially in places where a free press doesn’t exist. Shutting it down didn’t just silence journalists; it cut off access to credible information for global audiences who depend on it.

That’s why Judge Lamberth’s ruling matters. A free press is essential to democracy, and efforts to dismantle independent journalism must be challenged. His decision ensures journalists can return to work and that the public can once again access trusted reporting without political interference.

At a time when press freedom is under attack, this ruling is a powerful reminder that the rule of law still matters—and that no administration is above it.

Judge Royce Lamberth deserves recognition for defending the fundamental right to a free and independent press.

Add your name to thank Judge Royce Lamberth for ordering Voice of America back on the air and standing up for press freedom.