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The Foreign Agents Registration Act’s lurking threat to a free press
Were FARA applied “consistent with its textual sweep,” it would plainly apply to a substantial amount of First Amendment-protected speech.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendmentview more
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RCFP urges Maryland lawmakers to vote ‘no’ on bill that would shield autopsy records from public
Proposed changes to Maryland’s public records law would “harm Maryland journalists and government transparency.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Maine Lobster, Inc. v. Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
A federal court should allow review of a ruling that expands who’s able to sue over constitutionally protected reporting.By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
United States v. Terry
Applying the Foreign Agents Registration Act to interactions with foreign sources and other journalistic activity would chill newsgathering.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
RCFP: FCC must drop CBS ‘news distortion’ inquiry
There is “zero evidence” that CBS deliberately distorted an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris last year.view more
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RCFP: Proposed FARA rule could impact journalists
The U.S. Justice Department should revise a proposed rule to protect the First Amendment.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
Ponca City confirms right to access arrest records in settlement with Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch and one of its reporters sued Ponca City with free legal support from RCFP attorneys.By Emily VespaCategorized in Freedom of Informationview more
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KUSA-9 News v. Miller
KUSA-9 News seeks unedited footage documenting a fatal shooting that prompted accusations of police misconduct.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
RCFP urges Idaho lawmakers to pass reporter’s shield bill
The shield bill would establish essential protections for the public’s right to know.By Chris YoungCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
Reporters Committee elevates Lisa Zycherman to vice president of legal programs
Zycherman oversees RCFP’s pro bono national litigation and amicus practices and the Local Legal Initiative.view more