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RCFP attorney represents Indiana Daily Student editors in censorship fight
The school’s efforts to silence the newspaper are “ill-advised” and "unconstitutional."
October 21, 2025
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Reporters Committee
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Education
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Pallotto v. Pennsylvania State Police
The Centre Daily Times is suing the Pennsylvania State Police for access to bodycam footage of ICE arrests.
October 14, 2025
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of information
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Bergmueller v. Lower Allen Township
PennLive is suing a Pennsylvania township for access to settlement agreements.
October 8, 2025
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of information
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The Indiana Citizen v. Office of the Indiana Secretary of State
The Indiana Citizen is suing two state agencies for access to voting records.
September 4, 2025
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of information
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The Tribune-Democrat v. City of Johnstown
The Tribune-Democrat is suing the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for access to police bodycam and dashcam videos.
September 4, 2025
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evespa
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Freedom of information
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State of Tennessee v. Haley
A media coalition continues its fight for records related to the police killing of Tyré Nichols.
August 26, 2025
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Chris Young
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Why the Indiana Supreme Court’s fee-shifting decision is a big win for journalists
The court rejected a ruling that would have made it harder for journalists to recover fees in public records cases.
August 25, 2025
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Reporters Committee
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Freedom of information
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Oklahoma Watch v. State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Watch seeks “black box” data from a law enforcement vehicle that was involved in a fatal accident.
August 19, 2025
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of information
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Colorado appeals court orders release of bodycam footage showing fatal police shooting
It’s the latest victory in an RCFP attorney’s efforts to enforce the state’s landmark police accountability law.
August 14, 2025
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Reporters Committee
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With RCFP’s free legal help, WHQR unveils school renovation records
It’s the latest example of RCFP’s work on behalf of local public media outlets across the country.
August 12, 2025
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Emily Vespa
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Education
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