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5 takeaways from the Reporters Committee’s 2020 Press Freedom report
The fourth annual report reveals the startling extent of police violence against journalists during a year of protest.Categorized in Special Analysis
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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.Categorized in Politics and elections
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Reporters Committee examines Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s record on press rights issues
The judge nominated to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has written few opinions addressing First Amendment issues.Categorized in First Amendment
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Lawsuit highlights potential threats to independence at U.S. international broadcasters
It's essential to protect publicly funded media’s editorial independence, particularly when reporting on high-profile, politically sensitive stories.Categorized in Politics and elections
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Curfew orders without media exemptions may be unconstitutional under First Amendment
The Reporters Committee is tracking curfew violation incidents involving members of the news media.Categorized in Policing and corrections
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Fox News lawsuit would strip First Amendment protection from cable news and the internet
The plaintiff suing Fox is misstating the law in a way that would impair speech, press protections for everyone.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendment
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Why one of the Seth Rich lawsuits could have implications for national security reporting
A district court’s ruling about a retracted Fox News story could lead to serious consequences for the news media.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National security
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Journalists’ guide to HIPAA during the COVID-19 health crisis
The Reporters Committee analyzes HIPAA's 'Privacy Rule' to help journalists gain access to important health information during the COVID-19 pandemic.Categorized in Health
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Special Analysis: Explicit press protections in state and territorial emergency laws
RCFP surveys the laws of all 50 states and five major U.S. territories for media-specific exemptions from emergency management laws.Categorized in Health
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Special Analysis: COVID-19 Emergency Measures and Press Freedom
The Reporters Committee examines governments' expansive powers during a public health emergency and how they could affect press freedoms.Categorized in Health
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