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The state of play in the legal battle over police ‘buffer zone’ laws
RCFP's Grayson Clary discusses the significance of the Seventh Circuit's ruling in Indiana's buffer zone case.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment
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Amid lawsuit, Village of Key Biscayne temporarily suspends ‘gag’ policy
The Key Biscayne Independent, represented by RCFP attorneys, argues that the policy violates the First Amendment.Categorized in First Amendment
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Rodríguez-Cotto v. González-Colón
RCFP is supporting a First Amendment challenge to a Puerto Rico law that will chill potentially life-saving reporting.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
7th Circuit: Indiana’s police ‘buffer zone’ law is unconstitutional
It's the latest victory RCFP attorneys have won on behalf of news outlets challenging the constitutionality of police buffer laws.Categorized in First Amendment
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Gannett v. Long
A media coalition is challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee's police "buffer zone" law.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
Media coalition sues to block enforcement of Tennessee police ‘buffer zone’ law
It’s the third lawsuit RCFP attorneys have filed on behalf of media coalitions challenging the constitutionality of buffer zone laws.Categorized in First Amendment
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Miami Fourth Estate, Inc. v. Village of Key Biscayne
A Florida newsroom is suing Key Biscayne over a policy that bars public employees from speaking to the press.By evespaCategorized in First Amendment -
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San Benito County restrictions on press access to homeless encampment sweeps violates First Amendment
“BenitoLink’s right to document government activities in public spaces … is firmly established,” RCFP and BenitoLink argue.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
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NPR v. Trump
Trump’s executive order “strikes at the heart of free speech and a free press," undermining the First Amendment.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
RCFP-led media coalition highlights concerns about attacks on press rights at LA protests
“[T]he right and ability of the press to document law enforcement ... activity safely and effectively is foundational to self-government.”Categorized in First Amendment
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