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RCFP statement on FBI search of Washington Post reporter’s home
“[T]his is a tremendous escalation in the administration’s intrusions into the independence of the press."
January 14, 2026
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RCFP welcomes new legal fellow focused on supporting documentary filmmakers
Tanvi Valsangikar, RCFP’s inaugural Abrams Legal Fellow, provides free legal services to FRONTLINE and other documentary filmmakers.
January 9, 2026
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Emily Vespa
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Media coalition challenges access restrictions to Memphis juvenile delinquency proceedings
The four news organizations are represented by RCFP attorney Paul McAdoo.
November 10, 2025
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Los Angeles County must face journalist’s challenge to retaliatory investigation, court rules
Journalist Maya Lau, co-represented by RCFP attorneys, sued LA County for unlawfully investigating her in retaliation for her reporting.
November 10, 2025
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Meet the attorney leading RCFP’s work to vet investigative stories, films for legal risk
Jennifer Nelson oversees the expansion of RCFP’s pre-publication review program at a time of critical need.
November 3, 2025
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Emily Vespa
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RCFP’s national litigation program is growing. Meet the longtime RCFP attorney promoted to lead it.
An RCFP attorney since 2014, Adam Marshall now oversees the organization’s expanding litigation docket.
November 3, 2025
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Chris Young
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Freedom of the Press Awards raises $2M for press freedom defense, honors journalism and legal leaders
2025 honorees “represent the best of our free press and those who defend it.”
October 17, 2025
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Reporters Committee announces $1.25 million from Press Forward in new grant support for Local Legal Initiative
The investment powers expanded legal capacity to meet the needs of local newsrooms.
July 16, 2025
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Reporters Committee announces $1 million grant from Henry Luce Foundation for pro bono legal services
“We are honored to be one of the first organizations selected by the Henry Luce Foundation to receive this grant.”
July 11, 2025
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Reporters Committee names Eric Feder Local Legal Initiative director
Feder will oversee RCFP’s growing program to provide free legal support to local journalists and newsrooms.
June 16, 2025
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