First Amendment

Police aggressions against journalists covering the protests have proved to be an inflection point for violence against the news media.

Efforts to interfere with the work of journalists at Voice of America, other broadcasters could trigger basic First Amendment protections.

The letter urges the mayor, police commissioner to implement measures to protect reporters covering protests.

Over 100 media and press freedom organizations signed on to the Reporters Committee’s letter to Minnesota officials.

As local, state officials clamp down on protests, RCFP is monitoring if curfews include carve-outs for the media.

The plaintiff suing Fox is misstating the law in a way that would impair speech, press protections for everyone.

In this moment, journalists’ work is particularly critical.

RCFP attorneys argue that annotations in Georgia’s official code are essential to helping journalists and the public understand the law.

Executive Director Bruce Brown’s statement on an animated video depicting President Trump physically attacking members of the news media.

Free expression nonprofit meets legal requirement to show injury necessary to bring lawsuit against the president