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Texas attorney general’s lawsuit against Yelp poses serious threat to press freedom
Texas AG Ken Paxton is trying to punish Yelp for providing users with information about crisis pregnancy centers. That’s unconstitutional.Categorized in First Amendment
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Molina v. Book
Court: U.S. Supreme Court Date Filed: Oct. 12, 2023 Background: In 2015, attorneys Sarah Molina and Christina Vogel attended a…Categorized in First Amendment -
Federal appellate court decision on journalist subpoena raises concerns
The decision could have a significant chilling effect on journalists.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials
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Media coalition sues to block enforcement of Indiana’s police ‘encroachment’ law
“This law is clearly unconstitutional," said RCFP Deputy Executive Director and Legal Director Katie Townsend.Categorized in First Amendment
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press v. Rokita
Case Number: 1:23-cv-1805 Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana Clients: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the…Categorized in First Amendment -
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.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendment
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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,…Categorized in First Amendment -
The First Amendment challenge to New York’s platform disclosure law
New York's platform disclosure mandate poses significant threats to the free press.Categorized in 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…Categorized in First Amendment -
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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…Categorized in Court access