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ACLU seeks review in head-scratcher of an 8th Circuit right-to-observe case
The appeals court's decision is dangerous for press rights, writes the RCFP's Gabe Rottman.
October 10, 2023
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Gabe Rottman
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United States v. Sultanov
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York Date Filed: Oct. 3, 2023 Background: In March 2022,…
October 3, 2023
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lserino
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First Amendment
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The First Amendment challenge to New York’s platform disclosure law
New York's platform disclosure mandate poses significant threats to the free press.
October 2, 2023
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Emily Hockett
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First Amendment
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Volokh v. James
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Date Filed: Sept. 26, 2023 Background: In June 2022, New York…
September 27, 2023
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Chris Young
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United Healthcare Insurance Company v. The Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada
Court: Nevada Supreme Court Date Filed: Sept. 19, 2023 Background: In 2021, a Nevada jury found United Healthcare Insurance Company…
September 25, 2023
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Chris Young
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First Amendment looms large at this week’s ‘long conference’
The Supreme Court will review a number of petitions that could have significant implications for the press.
September 25, 2023
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Emily Hockett
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First Amendment
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RCFP challenges request for prior restraint in Georgia criminal case against Donald Trump
RCFP argues that placing restraints on the press's coverage of the high-profile case would be unconstitutional.
September 20, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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First Amendment challenge to ‘gag’ rules in Allegheny County Jail
Journalist Brittany Hailer’s lawsuit alleges the policies mean that many problems in the jail go underreported.
August 29, 2023
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Emily Hockett
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First Amendment
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The Marion raid and the Privacy Protection Act
How does the “subpoena-first” rule in the Privacy Protection Act actually work?
August 21, 2023
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Gabe Rottman
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First Amendment
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Hailer v. Allegheny County
Case Number: 2:23-cv-01480-PLD Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Client: Brittany Hailer Complaint Filed: Aug. 17,…
August 17, 2023
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Chris Young
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