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Federal appellate court decision on journalist subpoena raises concerns
The decision could have a significant chilling effect on journalists.
October 16, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
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First Amendment
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Media coalition sues to block enforcement of Indiana’s police ‘encroachment’ law
“This law is clearly unconstitutional," said RCFP Deputy Executive Director and Legal Director Katie Townsend.
October 11, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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First Amendment
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press v. Rokita
Case Number: 1:23-cv-1805 Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Clients: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the…
October 11, 2023
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Chris Young
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First Amendment
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ACLU seeks review in head-scratcher of an 8th Circuit right-to-observe case
The appeals court's decision is dangerous for press rights, writes the RCFP's Gabe Rottman.
October 10, 2023
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Gabe Rottman
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First Amendment
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United States v. Sultanov
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York Date Filed: Oct. 3, 2023 Background: In March 2022,…
October 3, 2023
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lserino
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First Amendment
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The First Amendment challenge to New York’s platform disclosure law
New York's platform disclosure mandate poses significant threats to the free press.
October 2, 2023
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Emily Hockett
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First Amendment
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Volokh v. James
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Date Filed: Sept. 26, 2023 Background: In June 2022, New York…
September 27, 2023
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Chris Young
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Content Restrictions
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United Healthcare Insurance Company v. The Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada
Court: Nevada Supreme Court Date Filed: Sept. 19, 2023 Background: In 2021, a Nevada jury found United Healthcare Insurance Company…
September 25, 2023
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Chris Young
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Court Access
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First Amendment looms large at this week’s ‘long conference’
The Supreme Court will review a number of petitions that could have significant implications for the press.
September 25, 2023
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Emily Hockett
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First Amendment
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RCFP challenges request for prior restraint in Georgia criminal case against Donald Trump
RCFP argues that placing restraints on the press's coverage of the high-profile case would be unconstitutional.
September 20, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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