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TV Azteca v. Trevi
Court: Texas Supreme Court Date Filed: June 7, 2024 Background: In 2009, Mexican pop singer Gloria Trevi and her family…By lserinoCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Florida prison’s ban on newspaper violates First Amendment
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is urging the Florida Department of Corrections to overturn a correctional institution’s…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
New PBS doc highlights importance of unfettered newsgathering at protests
RCFP's Gabe Rottman explores an important lesson from the long, hot summer of 1967.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in History -
RCFP urges US Senate to advance, pass PRESS Act
The federal shield bill would provide essential protections for the public’s right to know. -
RCFP, NPPA to host legal trainings for journalists covering 2024 political conventions
The virtual training sessions will cover journalists’ newsgathering rights, tips for safely reporting on protests, and more. -
Sentinel Colorado wins access to records, shines light on unlawful secret meeting
The Sentinel’s reporting was made possible by a successful lawsuit litigated by RCFP attorneys and attorney Steve Zansberg.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
UPEPA sweeps the nation
UPEPA is a model anti-SLAPP law designed to fight meritless lawsuits intended to silence speech, often that of journalists. -
Villarreal v. Alaniz
Court: U.S. Supreme Court Date Filed: May 24, 2024 Background: In 2017, citizen journalist Priscilla Villarreal published details about a…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
Stecklein v. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Case Number: CV-2024-1369 Court: Oklahoma County District Court Client: Janelle Stecklein Lawsuit Filed: May 16, 2024 Background: In December 2023,…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
NC Citizens for Transparent Government, Inc. v. The Village of Pinehurst
Court: North Carolina Court of Appeals Date Filed: May 17, 2024 Background: In October 2021, a majority of the Village…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information