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Over 50 news organizations have formally urged the U.S. government to preserve journalist visa quotas.
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Media houses are concerned about proposed cuts to the I visa program, which allows foreign journalists to work in the U.S.
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Organizations like The New York Times, Reuters, and Associated Press have co-signed a letter of opposition.
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They warn that slashing journalist visas could restrict global media access and harm press freedom.
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The letter stresses the importance of international reporting in a time of global conflict and misinformation.
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The proposed change would limit the number of I visas issued each year, disrupting current operations.
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Media executives argue this move will isolate U.S. audiences from global perspectives.
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They also note the change could trigger diplomatic pushback and retaliatory visa limits abroad.
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Journalism groups call on the State Department to maintain openness and transparency.
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The debate highlights growing tensions between immigration policy and global media freedom in the U.S.
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