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Federal judge’s Lafayette Square ruling dismisses damages claims against federal officers
The ruling deals a possible blow to journalists who might sue federal officers for First Amendment violations, including the right-to-record.
June 28, 2021
By
Mailyn Fidler
Categorized in
Newsgathering
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Florida statute purports to regulate ‘deplatforming’
The Florida law is likely to be challenged on First Amendment grounds.
May 10, 2021
By
Grayson Clary
Categorized in
Policy
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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.
April 29, 2021
By
Jessica Blake
Categorized in
Newsgathering
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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.”
April 29, 2021
By
Matt Kristoffersen
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.
April 25, 2021
By
Grayson Clary
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.
April 19, 2021
By
Gabe Rottman
and
Niko Letsos
Categorized in
Policy
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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.
April 12, 2021
By
Mailyn Fidler
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.
April 5, 2021
By
Grayson Clary
Categorized in
First Amendment
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Texas attorney general’s Twitter investigation threatens First Amendment guarantees, RCFP argues
Investigations like the attorney general’s may undermine First Amendment protections established by the Supreme Court.
March 29, 2021
By
Mailyn Fidler
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First Amendment
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Federal court in Virginia recognizes Bivens First Amendment claim for right-to-record violation
Bivens claims allow plaintiffs to sue federal officers in their personal capacities for violations of certain constitutional rights.
March 8, 2021
By
Niko Letsos
and
Gabe Rottman
Categorized in
First Amendment
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