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RCFP’s 2022 year in review
From increasing protections for press freedom to expanding support for local news, 2022 was another successful year for RCFP.
December 16, 2022
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Reporters Committee
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Court Access
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Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College
Case Number: 1:14-cv-14176-ADB Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Boston Division Client: Reporters Committee for Freedom of…
December 7, 2022
By
Chris Young
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Court Access
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Wiretapping charges against Ohio journalist threaten press freedom
Even if the charges are dropped, this incident could have a chilling effect on journalists.
November 21, 2022
By
Emily Hockett
Categorized in
First Amendment
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Nagle v. Stitt
Case Number: CV-2022-2187 Court: Oklahoma County District Court Client: Rebecca Nagle Petition Filed: Nov. 8, 2022 Background: Beginning in October…
November 14, 2022
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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When the Espionage Act was used directly against the press
A long-form clarification for last week’s post on the Espionage Act
October 24, 2022
By
Gabe Rottman
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National Security
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Bill to conceal judges’ personal information raises First Amendment concerns
However well-intentioned, legislation to prevent the disclosure of federal judges’ personal information could also impede accountability reporting.
October 20, 2022
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Grayson Clary
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First Amendment
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At the Supreme Court, the makings of a historic term for internet law
The Supreme Court justices added to their docket their first opportunity to interpret Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
October 11, 2022
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Grayson Clary
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Content Restrictions
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A big week for press freedom in Congress
The House passed a federal shield bill, and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced anti-SLAPP legislation.
October 3, 2022
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Emily Hockett
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Libel and Privacy
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Another shot at challenging secret surveillance?
We take a look at a long-running challenge to the National Security Agency’s so-called “Upstream” surveillance.
September 6, 2022
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Grayson Clary
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First Amendment
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New clashes over the old problem of political lies
Can old laws that purport to prohibit political lies survive close contact with the First Amendment?
August 1, 2022
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Grayson Clary
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