Susanna Granieri is a recent graduate of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Her past internships include writing for the Legislative Gazette, an Albany-based newspaper focused on legislation, policy and politics; and working as an Immersion Fellow at the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, where she investigated the use of faulty forensic science in death penalty convictions in Mississippi and nationally.
Susanna Granieri
Researcher and Reporter
Vanderbilt’s Jacob Mchangama on the First Amendment Implications of Generative AI
Mchangama discussed the First Amendment implications of generative AI and expressed concerns over government censorship of certain AI-generated content.
College Student Jack Sweeney on His Efforts to Track Taylor Swift’s Private Jet
Sweeney discussed how jet tracking works, the importance of transparency, and his hope that his projects could make this information more accessible.
Attorney Laura Handman on Defending the New York Post with the Fair Report Privilege
Handman discussed the differences between Montana and New York’s fair report privileges and the importance of being able to report on official proceedings.
Attorney Mark Rasch on the Indictment of Freelance Journalist Tim Burke
The case has raised concerns among press freedom advocates who have warned of its possible chilling effect on investigative journalism.
Kansas Newspaper Owner Eric Meyer on the Police Raid of His Newsroom
In an interview with First Amendment Watch, the Marion County Record owner and publisher spoke about the police raid on his newsroom and nationwide outrage it sparked.
The Knight Institute’s Alex Abdo on ‘Jawboning’ Social Media Case Before the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is tasked with deciding whether the Biden administration’s efforts to curtail mis- and disinformation online violates the First Amendment.
NetChoice’s Chris Marchese on Fighting Against Social Media Restrictions
NetChoice has challenged social media censorship laws in both Florida and Texas, and has been successful in recent months in challenging the constitutionality of online minor safety laws.
CREW’s Donald Sherman on the Insurrection Clause Challenge to Trump’s Candidacy
In an interview, Sherman reflected on the Supreme Court’s oral arguments and warned of the effects on democracy if Trump is not held accountable for his actions on Jan. 6, 2021.