Posts
-
Oklahoma judge lets open records lawsuit for botched execution records continue
An Okahoma trial judge has denied a motion to dismiss an open records lawsuit against Oklahoma Gov. Marry Fallin and… -
Reporters Committee seeks review of denied FOIA request for D.C. police body camera video
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has submitted an administrative appeal to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser urging her… -
Reporters Committee urges Virginia legislature to reject execution secrecy bill
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has sent a letter to the Virginia House of Delegates urging them… -
In hearing, Lynch says critical FOIA evalution of U.S. Attorney's office was "helpful"
Issues of compliance with the Freedom of Information Act received some attention during Loretta Lynch's eight-hour confirmation hearing on Wednesday.… -
Judge slaps whistleblowers with $1.61 million fine for talking to media
U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg has fined two whistleblowers in Atlanta for contacting members of the media during a five-year… -
Reporters Committee argues for release of federal mugshots under FOIA
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, along with 36 news organizations, filed an amicus brief last week with… -
Reporters Committee argues for broad definition of 'news media' in FOIA fees case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard arguments Tuesday in Cause of Action v. FTC, a case… -
FOIA reform bill dies after House fails to schedule vote
A bipartisan FOIA reform bill failed to be put to a vote in the House on Thursday after it was… -
FOIA Improvement Act unanimously passes Senate, heads to House
After a last minute hold was released, the Senate unanimously passed the FOIA Improvement Act of 2014 yesterday. The Act,… -
Reporters Committee sues University of California for access to historic government documents
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has filed a lawsuit against the Regents of the University of California…