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Nephin v. City of Lancaster
LNP | LancasterOnline is suing the city of Lancaster for access to police recordings of the arrests of two juveniles.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Wolfson v. Allegheny County
PublicSource seeks access to the names of law enforcement officers who aren’t performing undercover activities.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
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The Associated Press v. Neal
RCFP attorneys are representing a media coalition in a challenge to an Indiana law that prohibits media witnesses to executions.By Chris YoungCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
Media coalition challenges Indiana ban on press access to executions
The coalition, represented by RCFP attorneys, is urging a federal court to rule that the law is unconstitutional.Categorized in Local Legal Initiative
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Resolve Philly/Spotlight PA investigation reveals how Pennsylvania welfare agencies take money owed to foster kids
An RCFP attorney helped Resolve Philly obtain foster care records from one county through litigation.Categorized in Freedom of information
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In re petition for writ of mandamus of Colorado Public Radio
The public has a presumptive right of access to warrants connected to federal immigration raids.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Capital Chronicle lawsuit prompts state of Indiana to release amount paid for execution drug
The Indiana Capital Chronicle sued the Department of Correction with free legal support from an RCFP attorney.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Ponca City confirms right to access arrest records in settlement with Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch and one of its reporters sued Ponca City with free legal support from RCFP attorneys.By Emily VespaCategorized in Freedom of information
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Inside Faye Anderson’s fight to bring transparency to 76ers’ push to build Center City arena
RCFP attorneys are helping Anderson fight for records related to the 76ers' now-abandoned plans for a new arena near Chinatown.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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Reporters Committee names Leslie Briggs Oklahoma Local Legal Initiative attorney
Briggs provides pro bono legal support to journalists and newsrooms in Oklahoma as part of the Local Legal Initiative.Categorized in Announcements
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