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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.”Categorized in Announcements
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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.Categorized in Announcements
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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.”Categorized in Announcements
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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.Categorized in Announcements
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Champions of the First Amendment: Reporters Committee announces 2025 Freedom of the Press Award recipients
Freedom of the Press Awards, hosted by Judy Woodruff, return Oct. 15 to celebrate leaders in journalism and lawCategorized in Announcements
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Journalist Maya Lau sues former sheriff for his unlawful retaliation
The lawsuit alleges retaliation for her coverage of LA County sheriff’s deputies with histories of dishonesty and other misconduct.Categorized in Announcements
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Marty Baron, Alex MacCallum, Matt Murray join RCFP Steering Committee
“Their experience and passion for press freedom will be invaluable” to RCFP, Chairman Stephen Adler said.Categorized in Announcements
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US Justice Department announces plans to revoke critical protections for journalists
“Strong protections for journalists serve the American public by safeguarding the free flow of information."Categorized in Announcements
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¿Cubres la inmigración? La nueva guía legal de RCFP te puede ayudar.
La nueva guía explica los asuntos legales que periodistas podrán enfrentar al cubrir la deportación y la inmigración.Categorized in Announcements
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Covering immigration? RCFP’s new legal guide can help.
RCFP’s new guide explains the legal issues journalists may encounter while reporting on immigration enforcement and deportation.Categorized in Announcements
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