A high school student newspaper in Marin County is at the center of a growing fight centered around press freedoms — and advocacy groups across the country are stepping in to defend it.

The Redwood Bark, the award-winning student paper at Redwood High School in Northern California’s Larkspur, has come under local scrutiny over its recent editorial decisions.

These included a February cover photo from a student protest in San Francisco that allegedly showcased antisemitic rhetoric , including the phrases “Students Against” and “Zionism.” The inclusion of this photo sparked several complaints from community members who support Israel, leading to an investigation by the Tamalpais Union High School District.

The student newspaper of Redwood High School has come under local scrutiny over its recent editorial decisions.…