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Business Insider investigation into US prisons’ use of attack dogs wins awards, sparks reforms
Students at UVA Law’s First Amendment Clinic, run by RCFP attorneys, helped Business Insider access records for the investigation.
January 9, 2025
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Emily Vespa
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Freedom of Information
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Spotlight PA investigates doctor approval of medical marijuana cards in Pennsylvania
It’s the third investigation based on data Spotlight PA obtained through litigation with free legal support from an RCFP attorney.
January 7, 2025
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Reporters Committee
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Freedom of Information
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Garcia v. County of Alameda
The Ninth Circuit should block the enforcement of Alameda County's unconstitutional ‘sideshow’ law.
January 6, 2025
By
Chris Young
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First Amendment
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Lento Law Group, P.C. v. Hendrickson
An appeals court should reject claims that New Jersey's new anti-SLAPP law is unfair to libel plaintiffs.
January 6, 2025
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Chris Young
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Libel and Privacy
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Texas anti-SLAPP cases make up small percentage of state’s appellate workload
Contrary to what some critics of the law claim, anti-SLAPP cases are not clogging up Texas appeals courts.
December 31, 2024
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Zachary Babo
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Gabe Rottman
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Special Analysis
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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
By
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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RCFP: Trump Justice Department’s subpoenas for journalists’ records in 2020 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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