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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
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The Associated Press v. Budowich
Excluding the AP from White House events on the express basis of its editorial viewpoint violates the First Amendment.By lserinoCategorized in First Amendment -
Not sure whether you can publish information illegally obtained by a third party? RCFP has a new guide for that.
RCFP's new guide answers questions reporters may have about reporting on information illegally obtained by a third party.By Emily VespaCategorized in Newsgatheringview more
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A Journalist’s Guide to Reporting on Information Illegally Obtained by a Third Party
This guide explains the legal risks associated with receiving or publishing material that was illegally obtained by a third party.view more