Government interference is when a governing body takes actions that restrict or hinder an individual's exercise of their rights guaranteed by law.
Related terms
Censorship: This term refers to controlling or suppressing information through governmental authority in order to limit public access.
Prior Restraint: This term refers specifically to government actions preventing materials from being published before they are distributed, often involving news articles or publications.
Content Regulation: This term relates more broadly to laws and regulations governing what can be said, shown, or expressed in various mediums such as television broadcasts or online platforms.