First Amendment

Investigations like the attorney general’s may undermine First Amendment protections established by the Supreme Court.

Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Date Filed: March 24, 2021 Update: On May 11, 2021,…

Court: Paris Court of Appeal Date Filed: March 23, 2021 Background: In 2016, cybercriminals launched an attack on a French…

Bivens claims allow plaintiffs to sue federal officers in their personal capacities for violations of certain constitutional rights.

“No journalist should be arrested or prosecuted simply for doing their job,” said RCFP Executive Director Bruce Brown.

Warrantless, long-term, targeted surveillance can chill newsgathering and impair the ability of reporters to guarantee source confidentiality.

Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Date Filed: Feb. 1, 2021 Background: In July 2019, Jason…

Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Date Filed: Jan. 22, 2021 Background: In August 2020, President Donald…

Free press is crucial to democracy, and indeed, one of the pillars that will help keep it standing.

When should journalists contact RCFP's free Legal Hotline? And what should they expect when they do?