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RCFP’s Local Legal Initiative powers investigative reporting and chips away at culture of secrecy in state, local government
“The first two years of the Local Legal Initiative have been a huge success.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
City of The Dalles v. Rogoway
Case Number: 21CV42306 Court: Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Wasco Clients: Mike Rogoway and…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
RCFP urges dismissal of prosecution of Oregon journalist
Updates: On Oct. 14, 2021, Medford City Attorney Eric Mitton responded to the Reporters Committee's letter, suggesting that RCFP's recitation… -
Oregon newspaper challenges police department’s refusal to release bodycam footage
RCFP attorneys are representing Eugene Weekly in its effort to access bodycam videos documenting an arrest.By Mia SpeierCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Malheur Enterprise v. Ontario School Board
Case Number: 21CV25675 Court: Malheur County Circuit Court Client: Malheur Enterprise Complaint Filed: June 23, 2021 Background: In March and…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Oregon newspaper sues school board for discrimination complaints filed against board members
This is the first lawsuit filed by RCFP attorneys as part of the Local Legal Initiative in Oregon. -
With support from RCFP attorney, Oregon newspaper wins public records appeal
RCFP’s attorney in Oregon helped the Malheur Enterprise obtain records related to a $26 million economic development project. -
Reporters Committee legal hotline available for inauguration coverage
The free hotline will work with criminal defense attorneys in D.C. and 10 states in preparation for armed protests. -
Oregon’s excessive public records fees deter investigative reporting
State agencies have been criticized for charging high fees for public records, blocking the public from accessing information. -
Index Newspapers et al. v. United States Marshals Service et al.
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Date Filed: Sept. 2, 2020 Update: On Oct. 9, a three-judge…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment