National Press Club press freedom honoree Emilio Gutiérrez Soto wins asylum after 15-year wait
The ruling is a victory for the National Press Club and numerous press freedom organizations.
- The ruling is a victory for the National Press Club and numerous press freedom organizations.
- The Press Club became involved in the Gutiérrez case six years ago, after inviting him to accept the John Aubuchon Press Freedom award on behalf of journalists in Mexico.
- Despite the appeals of the Press Club, the bishop of El Paso and numerous other advocates, Gutiérrez remained behind bars for nine months.
- The National Press Club Institute, represented by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, continues to press its Freedom of Information Act case seeking release of Department of Homeland Security documents and communications related to Gutiérrez.