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Why were Minnesota police photographing journalists?
The incident was one of a slew of press rights violations reported during recent protests in Minnesota.view more
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RCFP statement on pipeline company’s subpoenas against nonprofit news site, journalist
“These subpoenas are an attempt to intimidate journalists and silence their sources, and the court should immediately dismiss them.”view more
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Justice Thomas suggests social media platforms qualify as ‘common carriers’
The justice's suggestion that social media platforms be regulated like utilities is particularly relevant to press freedom advocates.view more
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Media coalition urges New York Attorney Grievance Committee to make Rudy Giuliani’s disciplinary proceedings, records public
Giuliani’s disciplinary proceedings should be accessible given the substantial public interest in his role in challenging the 2020 election.view more
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Former intelligence contractor, charged under Espionage Act, changes plea to guilty
Daniel Hale was charged in May 2019 with leaking classified government documents about drone warfare to a reporter.view more
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Reporters Committee mourns the passing of media bar attorney Kurt Wimmer
“Kurt Wimmer was a treasured colleague and a cherished friend," said RCFP Executive Director Bruce D. Brownview more
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Reporters Committee implements expanded New Child Leave Policy
The policy guarantees 18 weeks of paid leave for all parents, provides 24 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents.view more
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A missed opportunity for the First Amendment right to record
The Tenth Circuit granted immunity to police officers who knew that interfering with the right to record violates the Constitution.view more
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Defamation lawsuits take aim at hyperlinks, threatening their use in online news stories
RCFP has recently urged courts to reject plaintiffs’ arguments that hyperlinks extend the deadline to bring defamation claims.view more
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Texas attorney general’s Twitter investigation threatens First Amendment guarantees, RCFP argues
Investigations like the attorney general’s may undermine First Amendment protections established by the Supreme Court.view more