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United States v. Chatrie
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Date Filed: Jan. 27, 2023 Background: While investigating a 2019 bank…
January 27, 2023
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Chris Young
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What’s on our docket in 2023
Here's what to expect from RCFP's Technology and Press Freedom Project team in 2023.
January 9, 2023
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Emily Hockett
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Supreme Court takes up First Amendment immigration case
Does a law that bars knowingly “encourag[ing]" someone to enter the U.S. illegally violate the First Amendment?
December 19, 2022
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Emily Hockett
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Electronic Frontier Foundation v. Superior Court of San Bernardino County
Court: California Supreme Court Date Filed: Nov. 23, 2022 Background: The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a petition to unseal materials…
November 23, 2022
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Chris Young
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Wiretapping charges against Ohio journalist threaten press freedom
Even if the charges are dropped, this incident could have a chilling effect on journalists.
November 21, 2022
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Emily Hockett
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The right to livestream during a traffic stop
The Fourth Circuit hears arguments in a case about the right to livestream during a traffic stop.
November 7, 2022
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Emily Hockett
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Florida and Silicon Valley agree: Justices, hear this case
Both parties are asking the Supreme Court to hear the First Amendment challenge to Florida’s content-moderation statute.
October 31, 2022
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Grayson Clary
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Bill to conceal judges’ personal information raises First Amendment concerns
However well-intentioned, legislation to prevent the disclosure of federal judges’ personal information could also impede accountability reporting.
October 20, 2022
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Grayson Clary
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In Arizona, an unconstitutional law quickly collides with the First Amendment
When it came time for Arizona to defend House Bill 2319, no one stepped up to the plate.
September 19, 2022
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Grayson Clary
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Media coalition seeks public release of court-martial records related to 2020 ship fire
Media coalition expresses concerns about Navy’s legal basis for denying public access to court-martial records of Seaman Recruit Ryan Mays
September 14, 2022
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