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Congress’s crackdown on ‘terrorist supporting organizations’ threatens nonprofit news
A bill pending in the Senate would strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits that the Treasury secretary labels “terrorist supporting organizations.” -
On the Docket: Power resides in media coalitions in the fight for government transparency, accountability
RCFP's Paul McAdoo takes a look at how media coalitions he's worked with have made a difference in Tennessee.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
What is ‘national defense information’ anyway?
The scope of "national defense information" has historically been unclear, which is particularly concerning for national security journalists.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National Security -
Reporters Committee announces 2024 Freedom of the Press Award honorees
Reporters Committee to present awards to leaders in the news media and legal fields on Oct. 16 -
Records provide insight into North Carolina environmental agency’s relationship with chemical company
An RCFP attorney helped WHQR obtain agency records that fueled the news outlet's accountability reporting.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority v. Anderson
Case Number: 48 CD 2024 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Client: Faye Anderson Entry of Appearance Filed: April 25, 2024…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Faizer v. Tennessee Valley Authority
Case Number: 3:24-cv-00190 Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee Client: Melanie Faizer Complaint Filed: April 25,…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Expansion of Section 702 explicitly references press queries
As RCFP's Gabe Rottman writes, the Section 702 reauthorization measure includes "a big red flag for the press."By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National Security -
First Amendment lawsuit forces Allegheny County to revise jail policies
Attorneys from RCFP and Yale's MFIA Clinic helped journalist Brittany Hailer reach a settlement with the county. -
RCFP urges Ohio lawmakers to pass anti-SLAPP bill
Updates: In June 2024, the Ohio Senate unanimously passed SB 237, moving it to the state House of Representatives for…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy