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IRE urges the release of Nashville reporter by federal immigration authorities

IRE urges the release of Estefany Rodríguez, a reporter with Nashville Noticias and Univision 42 Nashville, whose coverage has included immigration enforcement. She was taken into custody while in a marked news vehicle, according to Nashville Noticias.

Welcome to IRE!

Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.

IRE provides members access to thousands of reporting tipsheets and other materials through its Resource Center and hosts conferences and specialized training across the country. Programs of IRE include the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR), a collaboration between IRE and the Missouri School of Journalism.

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Learn the latest techniques of finding, understanding and reporting on stories with IRE. Explore training options across the globe and find an event that fits your schedule, whether it’s in person or online.

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IRE logo and photo of Scott Pelley. CBS’ Scott Pelley to emcee IRE's 50th Anniversary Gala
CBS’ Scott Pelley to emcee IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala
July 10, 2025 | Comments Off on CBS’ Scott Pelley to emcee IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala

Scott Pelley, the longtime and highly regarded correspondent for CBS’ 60 Minutes, will serve as master of ceremonies for IRE’s 50th Anniversary Gala. The gala, the first such fundraiser in IRE history, will take place Sep. 15 in New York.

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July 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Sign up for an IRE Committee or Task Force today!

Want to get more involved with IRE? Sign up to join a Committee or Task Force! Let us know you’re interested by July 25.

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Two journalists selected for IRE Koch Continuum Grant
July 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Two journalists selected for IRE Koch Continuum Grant

IRE’s Koch Continuum Grant supports investigative journalists pursuing public health and disability reporting. Here are the 2025 recipients.

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