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United States v. Lemon
The district court should dismiss charges against independent journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon.
August 13, 2026
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Federal court should dismiss charges against independent journalists Georgia Fort, Don Lemon
If the charges are upheld, federal officials would gain a powerful tool to suppress news reporting in the public interest.
August 12, 2026
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Reporters Committee statement on subpoena issued to New York Times freelancer
New reporting from The New York Times indicates that a freelancer has been fighting a subpoena he received in February…
August 1, 2026
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Reporters Committee urges FCC to reject petitions to deny ABC license renewals
The FCC appears to be retaliating against ABC for broadcasting content that the Trump administration dislikes.
July 29, 2026
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Government ‘gag’ policies are far too common. It’s time to push back.
Reporters Committee attorneys are helping journalists challenge these obstructive policies.
July 9, 2026
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Kris Cundiff
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First Amendment
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RCFP: Interviews on ‘The View’ should be exempt from FCC’s equal time rule
The FCC is investigating “The View” under a rule that requires broadcasters to give equal time to opposing political candidates.
June 25, 2026
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Journalist’s lawsuit alleges LAPD officer targeted, attacked her at anti-ICE protest
RCFP attorneys are co-representing journalist Lauren Tomasi after an LAPD officer shot her with a rubber bullet.
June 9, 2026
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Tomasi v. City of Los Angeles
RCFP attorneys are representing a TV journalist who was shot by a police officer with a rubber bullet.
June 9, 2026
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New documentary ‘Seized’ explores police raid on Marion County Record
RCFP recently spoke with the director of the new film, which screens on June 13 at the DC/DOX Film Festival.
June 4, 2026
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Chris Young
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Centre Daily Times v. Kleppinger
Three newsrooms are challenging the constitutionality of a policy that censors the speech of Penn State University trustees.
May 28, 2026
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