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American Oversight v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Date Filed: Feb. 21, 2023 Background: In 2017, American Oversight, a…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
All federal law enforcement agencies need clear, public guidelines to protect journalists
Records RCFP obtained show what can happen when federal law enforcement agencies lack clear rules to protect press freedom. -
On the Docket: 5 things TN journalists should know about federal FOIA
Our Tennessee Local Legal Initiative attorney offers some helpful tips for Tennessee journalists trying to access records under FOIA.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Reporters Committee reviews Judge Merrick Garland’s record on media law cases
President Biden has nominated the federal appeals court judge to serve as the next U.S. attorney general. -
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. -
What is the ‘deliberative process’ privilege? And why is it used so often to deny FOIA requests?
The D.C. Circuit could soon interpret a 2016 FOIA amendment intended to curtail agencies' abuse of the privilege.By Ryley GrahamCategorized in Freedom of Information -
This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: March 22, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Reporters Committee published a series of resources last week addressing limits to court… -
What the 2018 Midterm Election may mean for press freedom
If you looked to last night’s elections to send a clear message to President Donald Trump and congressional leaders to…By Rick BlumCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Special Report on Supreme Court Nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh
Introduction On July 9, 2018, President Donald J. Trump nominated Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh of the United States Court… -
Reporters Committee releases report on Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions
Sen. Jeff Sessions, who will appear before the Senate tomorrow for his confirmation as Attorney General of the United States,…