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Attorneys for Aaron Cantú File Motion to Dismiss Charges in Inauguration Day Arrest
Lawyers for journalist Aaron Cantú filed a motion Friday to dismiss charges stemming from his arrest while covering the Inauguration…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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We're seeking input for updates to iFOIA
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is conducting a survey in advance of planned improvements to iFOIA, its…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Reporters Committee plays key role in transparency, right-to-record cases
Three significant court victories this month helped advance the cause of access to public records and increased transparency. The Reporters…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Avoiding the gas: Journalists, police clash over gas mask policies
Visual journalist Armando Gallardo, a freelancer for the news and entertainment network Fusion, was arrested Sept. 26 by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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As FBI, others move to FOIA portals, email options disappear
The Federal Bureau of Investigation no longer will allow individuals seeking public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Judge disallows rioting charge against "Democracy Now" host
"Democracy Now!" journalist Amy Goodman announced to a crowd outside the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan, N.D., that Judge John…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Report on survey of journalists' views on "release to one, release to all" FOIA policy
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is publishing the results of its survey of journalists on the "release…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Reporters Committee launches survey of journalists on "Release to One, Release to All" FOIA policy
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is conducting a survey of journalists and news organizations on a "Release…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Pentagon revises war manual to emphasize protections for journalists
The Pentagon has updated its Law of War manual to clarify that journalists are generally protected as civilians under international…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Chief FOIA Officers Council meets for the first time
The Chief FOIA Officers Council, charged with addressing the most important difficulties in administering FOIA across government, met for the…Categorized in Freedom of Information