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The Daily Pennsylvanian v. City of Philadelphia
The Daily Pennsylvanian is seeking to obtain a warrant related to a police search at an off-campus house.
December 19, 2024
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Chris Young
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Court Access
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Massachusetts Department of Children and Families v. Mother
A journalist is seeking records related to a juvenile care proceeding for a child who was murdered by her father.
December 19, 2024
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Chris Young
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Court Access
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces federal anti-SLAPP legislation
The legislation would protect journalists and the public by providing a means to dismiss frivolous lawsuits in federal court.
December 16, 2024
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Matt Singer
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Libel and Privacy
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RCFP’s 2024 year in review
RCFP is prepared for the press freedom fight ahead — just look at what we accomplished in 2024.
December 12, 2024
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Reporters Committee
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Special Analysis
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RCFP: Justice Department subpoenas for journalists’ records raise First Amendment concerns
"It’s time for Congress to pass the PRESS Act," said RCFP Executive Director Bruce D. Brown.
December 10, 2024
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Reporters Committee
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In re: Jonathan Luna
LNP Media Group is seeking to unseal the autopsy report related to the mysterious 2003 death of a federal prosecutor.
December 5, 2024
By
Chris Young
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Court Access
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United States v. Smith
Warrantless searches of electronic devices at the border violate the First and Fourth Amendments.
December 3, 2024
By
Chris Young
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Protecting Sources and Materials
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NYPD Holdings v. New York City Police Department
RCFP is supporting the New York Post’s fight for access to police misconduct records.
December 2, 2024
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Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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On the Docket: It is now time to push back against government gatekeeping practices
We may have finally found a way to force agencies to stop preventing employees from speaking with the news media.
November 29, 2024
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Paul McAdoo
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Local Legal Initiative
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State of Tennessee v. Johnson
The Nashville Banner seeks to unseal documents related to a judge’s decision to recuse herself from a criminal case.
November 22, 2024
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Chris Young
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Court Access
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