Local Legal Initiative

An RCFP attorney helped Mathaus Schwarzen successfully navigate his public records dispute with the city.

The disclosure came after news outlets, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully sued the school district.

RCFP attorneys represented journalist Brittany Hailer in her fight to access records concerning the death of a man in custody.

Case Number: 2023CV030028  Court: Huerfano County District Court Client: The World Journal Application for Access Filed: June 22, 2023 Background:…

News outlets, represented by an RCFP attorney, sued DPS in April to access the recording of the closed meeting.

Update: On July 21, 2023, the Philadelphia Law Department responded to the Reporters Committee's letter, writing that the city "shares…

Case Number: CH-23-0772 Court: Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, for the Thirtieth Judicial District at Memphis Client: Marc Perrusquia…

Case Number: 2023 CH 2388 Court: Chancery Court of Cumberland County, Tennessee, for the Thirteenth Judicial District at Crossville Client:…

The Gazette and the Invisible Institute, represented by an RCFP attorney, seek data from an agency that licenses officers.

RCFP's Local Legal Initiative attorney for Tennessee answers some questions about the right to access courtrooms in the state.