Special Analysis

Records RCFP obtained show what can happen when federal law enforcement agencies lack clear rules to protect press freedom.

On World Press Freedom Day, RCFP launched a four-part newsletter series analyzing press freedom violations documented in 2021.

Judge Jackson authored dozens of FOIA-related opinions while serving on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

The court's ruling sets a high bar for the government to withhold records under FOIA's “deliberative process” privilege.

The fourth annual report reveals the startling extent of police violence against journalists during a year of protest.

President Biden has nominated the federal appeals court judge to serve as the next U.S. attorney general.

The judge nominated to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has written few opinions addressing First Amendment issues.

It's essential to protect publicly funded media’s editorial independence, particularly when reporting on high-profile, politically sensitive stories.

The Reporters Committee is tracking curfew violation incidents involving members of the news media.

The plaintiff suing Fox is misstating the law in a way that would impair speech, press protections for everyone.