UPDATE:
Mario Guevara was deported from the United States on a 4 a.m. flight on October 3, 2025. Read more.
Monday, September 22, 2025 marks Guevara’s 100th day in detention. Check timeline here.
A coalition of 27 local and national press freedom, civil rights, and First Amendment organizations call for the immediate release of journalist Mario Guevara. Monday, September 22, 2025 marks Guevara’s 100th day in detention.
Mario Guevara was deported from the United States on a 4 a.m. flight on October 3, 2025. Read more.
Monday, September 22, 2025 marks Guevara’s 100th day in detention. Check timeline here.
A coalition of 27 local and national press freedom, civil rights, and First Amendment organizations call for the immediate release of journalist Mario Guevara. Monday, September 22, 2025 marks Guevara’s 100th day in detention.
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CPJ, Free Press express deep concern as Mario Guevara faces imminent deportation
October 1, 2025
Detention of Reporter Mario Guevara Sparks Outcry from Writers, Journalists, and Scholars
September 30, 2025
CPJ supports over 100 prominent writers, journalists in call for Mario Guevara’s release
September 30, 2025
CPJ joins legal effort to support detained journalist Mario Guevara
September 26, 2025
“The Bureau of Immigration Appeals' decision to issue a final removal order against journalist Mario Guevara after more than 100 days of detention is a miscarriage of justice. This is a clear attempt to silence his reporting and livestreaming activity, using immigration law as a… pic.twitter.com/m6bhmvNLHf
— Committee to Protect Journalists (@pressfreedom) September 24, 2025
The attempt to deport Mario Guevara is not only a violation of his individual rights, but a chilling signal to every reporter in this country: If your coverage makes the government uncomfortable, you could be silenced.https://t.co/Nj03E5sel8 pic.twitter.com/AWr6ZKtye4
— Society of Professional Journalists (@spj_tweets) September 20, 2025
UPDATE🚨 An immigration board issued a final removal order last night for journalist Mario Guevara. He could be deported any moment. We renew our demand for his immediate release. #FreeMario https://t.co/hBgoVLpPzf pic.twitter.com/Kvb4ZC3kV7
— Committee to Protect Journalists (@pressfreedom) September 24, 2025
See this statement from @spj_tweets on the attempt to deport Georgia journalist Mario Guevarahttps://t.co/5xzlEvXNrx https://t.co/g9BKiDCLE0
— SPJ Georgia (@SPJGeorgia) September 21, 2025
Press Release: Journalist Detained By ICE At Risk of Imminent Deportation
September 24, 2025
El periodista Mario Guevara cumple 100 días de detención
September 23, 2025
Noncitizen journalists face risk from ICE — here’s what newsrooms can do
September 23, 2025
Freedom of the Press Foundation
CPJ, Free Press lead call for journalist Mario Guevara’s release from ICE detention
September 22, 2025
Journalist Mario Guevara faces imminent deportation after US appeals court decision
September 19, 2025
Journalist Mario Guevara faces imminent deportation after US appeals court decision
September 19, 2025
Timeline: Reporter Mario Guevara’s arrest and ICE detention
July 7, 2025
CPJ files declaration in support of detained journalist Mario Guevara
August 21, 2025
CCPJ, Free Press, partners call for ICE to release journalist Mario Guevara after 2-month detention
August 14, 2025
CPJ, partners call on US to free imprisoned journalist Mario Guevara
July 22, 2025
Media freedom, civil rights groups to hold press conference about prolonged ICE detention of journalist Mario Guevara
July 18, 2025
ICE defies court, says journalist Mario Guevara ‘not releasable’
July 7, 2025
CPJ outraged at ICE refusal of judge’s order to release journalist Mario Guevara
July 2, 2025
Atlanta-based Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara ordered released from ICE custody
July 1, 2025
CPJ calls on a Georgia solicitor-general to investigate charges against journalist Mario Guevara
June 27, 2025
Spanish-language journalist arrested in Atlanta while covering protest, facing possible deportation
June 17, 2025
Spanish-language journalist arrested in Atlanta while covering protest, facing possible deportation
July 22, 2025
Press-Freedom Groups Call on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to Immediately Release Journalist Mario Guevara from Prolonged ICE Detention
August 14, 2025
PRESS ADVISORY: Media-Freedom and Civil-Rights Groups to Hold Press Conference Condemning Prolonged ICE Detention of Journalist Mario Guevara
July 18, 2025
A View from the Field: Protecting Journalists’ Rights
August 12, 2025
Journalist Detained by ICE for Livestreaming Law Enforcement Activity Files for Immediate Release
August 12, 2025
SPJ joins CPJ, Free Press urging ICE to release journalist Mario Guevara after two-month detention
August 15, 2025
New charges filed against Spanish-language journalist amid ICE detention
August 15, 2025
New charges filed against Spanish-language journalist amid ICE detention
August 15, 2025



















