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Court: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Date Filed: Feb. 15, 2024 Background: In May 2021, a high school library in the Penncrest…

The recordings were released after a media coalition, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure.

Case Number: CV-2024-14 Court: District Court in and for Kay County, Oklahoma Clients: Oklahoma Watch, Whitney Bryen Lawsuit Filed: Jan.…

Case Number: 1071 CD 2023 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Client: Angela Couloumbis Entry of Appearance Filed: Jan. 15, 2024…

Case Number: 24-00035 Court: Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Clients: LNP | LancasterOnline, Jack Panyard Entry of Appearance Filed:…

RCFP's Paul McAdoo discusses the Reporters Committee's free legal guides.

Case Number: 23 12 00944 Court: Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Client: Faye Anderson Entry of Appearance Filed: Dec.…

The appeals court sided with arguments an RCFP attorney made on behalf of The Sentinel.

RCFP's work in 2023 helped journalists keep the public informed, hold government accountable, and strengthen press protections.

Case Number: 2023-cv-2998-cl Court: Court of Common Pleas, Centre County, Pennsylvania Client: Spotlight PA Complaint Filed: Dec. 6, 2023 Background:…