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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.”
May 20, 2024
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Grayson Clary
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First Amendment
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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.
May 14, 2024
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Paul McAdoo
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What is ‘national defense information’ anyway?
The scope of "national defense information" has historically been unclear, which is particularly concerning for national security journalists.
May 13, 2024
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Gabe Rottman
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National Security
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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
May 9, 2024
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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.
May 8, 2024
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Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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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."
April 29, 2024
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Gabe Rottman
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National Security
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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.
April 24, 2024
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Reporters Committee
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US Supreme Court won’t review decision that ratchets up legal risk at protests
A longstanding First Amendment protection for a free press may no longer have five votes at the Supreme Court.
April 22, 2024
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Grayson Clary
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First Amendment
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House passes 2-year extension of Section 702
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has been used in the past to collect information on journalists.
April 15, 2024
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Gabe Rottman
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National Security
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UK High Court delays Assange appeal
Gabe Rottman analyzes the court's decision to delay a ruling on whether Assange can appeal his extradition to the U.S.
April 1, 2024
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Gabe Rottman
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