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State of Tennessee v. Johnson
The Nashville Banner seeks to unseal documents related to a judge’s decision to recuse herself from a criminal case.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
How Trump’s first administration threatened press freedom at the border
Under Trump, DHS monitored journalists covering the border and attempted to obtain the identity of reporters’ confidential sources.Categorized in Newsgathering
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Valdez v. United States
RCFP is supporting a challenge to a trial court's use of a white noise machine to shield jury selection.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
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Kalbers v. U.S. Department of Justice
RCFP argues that the DOJ has used delay tactics to avoid promptly disclosing records related to its prosecution of Volkswagen.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
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United States v. Kamaldoss
RCFP and Knight argue that warrantless searches of electronic devices at the border violate the First and Fourth Amendments.By Chris YoungCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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O’Connell v. Woodland Park School District
RCFP is urging the Colorado Supreme Court to reverse a lower-court decision in an open meetings case.By Chris YoungCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
Covering Election 2024? Explore RCFP’s free legal resources
Our Election 2024 page highlights RCFP resources that equip journalists with the legal knowledge they need to keep voters informed.Categorized in Newsgathering
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With help from RCFP, ‘stringer’ organization gains access to police press briefings
RCFP wrote a letter to the Las Vegas police department raising First Amendment concerns about its restrictions on freelance journalists.By Emily VespaCategorized in Newsgathering
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Reporters Committee welcomes new hotline attorney, legal fellows, and policy analyst
The new hires will expand RCFP’s work to meet the pressing legal needs of journalists and protect First Amendment freedoms.Categorized in Announcements
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Reporters Committee urges Congress to pass PRESS Act
In letters to the House and Senate, a media coalition led by RCFP expressed strong support for the shield bill.Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials
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Reporter’s Recording Guide
The Reporter's Recording Guide provides a summary of each state's laws governing the recording of phone calls and in-person conversations and how those laws affect newsgathering. Because…By Jenn Topper
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Anti-SLAPP Legal Guide
Anti-SLAPP laws provide defendants a way to quickly dismiss meritless lawsuits — known as SLAPPs or strategic lawsuits against public…By RCFP
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Reporter’s Privilege Compendium
The Reporter's Privilege is a complete compendium of information on the reporter's privilege — the right not to be compelled to…
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Open Government Guide
The Open Government Guide is a complete compendium of information on every state's open records and open meetings laws. Each state's…
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Open Courts Compendium
The Open Courts Compendium is a general guide to court access issues, with specific additional information for each state and…
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