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Callahan v. United Network for Organ Sharing
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Date Filed: Dec. 1, 2020 Background: Earlier this year, a federal…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
In response to Reporters Committee letter, US Supreme Court says it plans to issue new rule on sealing records
In a December letter, RCFP highlighted a “marked increase in secrecy” at the Supreme Court since the 1990s.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court accessview more
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Appeals court ruling paves way for reduced electronic court records fees
The Reporters Committee has argued that excessive fees burden the press and are contrary to First Amendment values.view more
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DC Circuit reverses district court ruling on unsealing electronic surveillance records
RCFP, BuzzFeed’s Jason Leopold have been fighting for years for greater public access to electronic surveillance court records.view more
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Courthouse News Service v. Schaefer
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 28 media organizations Court: U.S. Court of…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
RCFP congressional testimony highlights need for increased court access during pandemic
RCFP Policy Analyst Melissa Wasser testified on Thursday before the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.view more
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RCFP letter supports request for guidance on California court access during pandemic
On June 18, the Reporters Committee urged the policymaking body of the California courts to issue guidance that would ensure…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Jones v. Professional Background Screening Association
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 24 media organizations Court: Supreme Court of…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Philadelphia Bail Fund v. Arraignment Court Magistrate Judges
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 14 media organizations Court: U.S. Court of…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Fargo v. Tejas publication request
Update: On May 6, 2020, California's Court of Appeal, Second District, denied the Reporters Committee's request that the Court publish its opinion…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access