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‘Daniel’s Law’ for Congress would impair press scrutiny
A proposed amendment to the NDAA would significantly burden newsgathering, reporting.
July 24, 2023
By
Gabe Rottman
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Newsgathering
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As Congress weighs reauthorization, controversial spying tool turns 15
If Section 702 is to be reauthorized, lawmakers should insist on reforms that better protect First Amendment rights.
July 17, 2023
By
Grayson Clary
Categorized in
First Amendment
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Pennsylvania appeals court orders Allegheny County to disclose inmate autopsy records
RCFP attorneys represented journalist Brittany Hailer in her fight to access records concerning the death of a man in custody.
July 12, 2023
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Reporters Committee
Categorized in
Freedom of Information
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Supreme Court narrowly interprets bar on ‘encouraging’ unlawful immigration
It's a positive result, but not one entirely free of lingering concern.
July 6, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
Categorized in
First Amendment
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Kesha and Dr. Luke reach settlement in decade-long defamation lawsuit
The settlement came after a court ruled that Dr. Luke is a public figure, agreeing with arguments made by RCFP.
June 30, 2023
By
Sonya Carson
Categorized in
Libel and Privacy
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Judge orders Denver Public Schools to release recording of unlawful secret meeting
News outlets, represented by an RCFP attorney, sued DPS in April to access the recording of the closed meeting.
June 28, 2023
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Reporters Committee
Categorized in
Freedom of Information
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Efforts to criminalize ‘encroachment’ on police encroach on First Amendment rights
The law makes it a crime to stand within 25 feet of an officer after being told to stop approaching.
June 26, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
Categorized in
First Amendment
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Everything you need to know about ‘actual malice’
RCFP explains what actual malice really means, how the legal standard benefits journalists and the public, and more.
June 20, 2023
By
Emily Hockett
and
Chris Young
Categorized in
First Amendment
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New Hampshire defamation discovery dispute threatens source confidentiality protections
A judge's unusual decision in a defamation case may have chilling effects on journalists in New Hampshire.
June 20, 2023
By
Bre de Vera
Categorized in
First Amendment
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Reporters Committee statement on findings of Justice Department investigation into Minneapolis Police Department
The Justice Department found that the Minneapolis Police Department "violates people's First Amendment rights."
June 16, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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First Amendment
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