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NetChoice v. Moody
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida Date Filed: June 14, 2021 Background: In May 2021, Florida…By lserinoCategorized in First Amendment -
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Reporters Committee opposes Illinois bill that would restrict access to court records, allow prior restraints on journalists
In advance of a May 11 Illinois legislative committee hearing on S.B. 2340, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Florida statute purports to regulate ‘deplatforming’
The Florida law is likely to be challenged on First Amendment grounds.Categorized in First Amendment
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RCFP expresses concern about Nebraska governor’s decision to deny press access to local news outlet
In a letter, RCFP urges Gov. Pete Ricketts to reconsider his administration’s new media credentialing process.Categorized in First Amendment
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Reporters Committee: Justice Department’s probes into Minneapolis, Louisville police must investigate treatment of press
RCFP is urging AG Merrick Garland to “examine whether force, arrests … have been misused to chill legitimate journalistic work.”Categorized in First Amendment
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Why were Minnesota police photographing journalists?
The incident was one of a slew of press rights violations reported during recent protests in Minnesota.Categorized in First Amendment
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Justice Thomas suggests social media platforms qualify as ‘common carriers’
The justice's suggestion that social media platforms be regulated like utilities is particularly relevant to press freedom advocates.Categorized in First Amendment
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Former intelligence contractor, charged under Espionage Act, changes plea to guilty
Daniel Hale was charged in May 2019 with leaking classified government documents about drone warfare to a reporter.Categorized in First Amendment
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A missed opportunity for the First Amendment right to record
The Tenth Circuit granted immunity to police officers who knew that interfering with the right to record violates the Constitution.Categorized in First Amendment
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RCFP, PNA raise concerns about Pittsburgh Public Schools’ media policies
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association are trying to learn more about Pittsburgh…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment