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Ninth Circuit reinstates case challenging Calif. superior court record delay policy
The U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco (9th Cir.) reversed the dismissal of a challenge to the Ventura County,…Categorized in Court Access -
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Journalism group criticizes EPA's lack of openness
The Society of Environmental Journalists has released a statement criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to respond to public…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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New York City settles for $18 million over RNC arrests of journalists, protesters
The city of New York has reached an $18 million settlement over the arrest of roughly 1,800 protesters, journalists, and…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Holder expresses support for federal shield bill amendments adding judicial role to notice process
The Department of Justice is backing a bipartisan effort to turn parts of the department's report on news media policies…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Paragliding journalist arrested after photographing Kansas feedlot
An award-winning photojournalist faces trespassing charges in Kansas after paragliding over a cattle-filled feedlot on a freelance assignment last month.…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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AP chief points to chilling effect after Justice investigation
News of the Department of Justice’s seizure of Associated Press telephone records has already harmed journalism by making sources more…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Justice search warrant relied on "probable cause" of criminal conduct by Fox News journalist
By labeling a Fox News reporter as a "co-conspirator" to a violation of the Espionage Act, the Department of Justice…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Tenn. ag-gag law might be unconstitutional, according to state atty. general
An animal cruelty bill passed in Tennessee is “constitutionally suspect” because its provisions on giving footage to law enforcement might…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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OpenCourt can record Mass. jury trials, state high court judge rules
OpenCourt, a Massachusetts courtroom transparency program can begin streaming video of jury trials at a local district court, a judge…Categorized in Court Access -
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Access to arrest records can be limited, Conn. appellate court rules
A Connecticut appellate court ruled this week in favor of restricting access to police records under the state’s Freedom of…Categorized in Freedom of Information