First Amendment

Virginia’s restrictions on accessing court records are unconstitutional and undermine the press’s right to timely publish the news.

The Portland Press Herald is fighting for transparency in a lawsuit challenging federal immigration surveillance.

On behalf of journalist Abel Fernández, Reporters Committee attorneys warn election officials not to unconstitutionally enforce the law.

The court’s decision protects not only the press, but the public, said Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown.

Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown called it “another and even more brazen attempt to try to intimidate journalists.”

The AP is challenging a rule that makes it harder for journalists to report on federal immigration cases.

Reporters Committee attorneys argue that the rule unconstitutionally impedes news coverage on a matter of intense public interest.

Reporters Committee is urging a federal court to block the FCC’s efforts to punish ABC for its editorial decisions.

Reporters Committee is urging a federal court to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.

“This ruling is an important win for the American public,” said Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown.