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NewsNation journalist Evan Lambert obtains $80,000 judgment against Ohio city, county
Lambert was represented by attorneys from RCFP and the First Amendment Clinic at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. -
City of Memphis releases new videos related to Tyre Nichols’s fatal beating
The recordings were released after a media coalition, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure. -
Arizona bill targeting ‘swatting’ could raise First Amendment concerns
The bill could raise concerns for public interest news reporting and free speech more broadly, but there's an easy fix. -
State of Maryland v. Holland
Case Number: C-16-CR-23-001720 Court: Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland Clients: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, the…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
Bryen v. Ponca City
Case Number: CV-2024-14 Court: District Court in and for Kay County, Oklahoma Clients: Oklahoma Watch, Whitney Bryen Lawsuit Filed: Jan.…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
In Texas, a disastrous ruling for journalists’ rights
The ruling concerned qualified immunity for police officers in Laredo, Texas. -
Central Maine Power Company v. Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Maine Date Filed: Jan. 22, 2024 Background: In November 2023, voters in…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
House passes PRESS Act
The PRESS Act is the strongest federal shield legislation proposed to date.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
Netflix v. Barina
Court: Texas Supreme Court Date Filed: Jan. 16, 2024 Background: In 2021, Tonya Barina filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Couloumbis v. Senate of Pennsylvania
Case Number: 1071 CD 2023 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Client: Angela Couloumbis Entry of Appearance Filed: Jan. 15, 2024…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information