Policy

The new policy replaces the balancing test that required the DOJ to weigh investigative needs against press rights.

RCFP filed a friend-of-the-court brief last week in advance of Daniel Hale’s sentencing for violating the Espionage Act.

A federal judge in Florida concluded that the state’s 'deplatforming' law likely violates the First Amendment.

The ruling deals a possible blow to journalists who might sue federal officers for First Amendment violations, including the right-to-record.

The Bolton suit, which RCFP called "flatly unconstitutional," was one of the more extraordinary moves by the DOJ under former President Trump.

California now requires police departments to encrypt police radios entirely or adopt a hybrid system.

The Supreme Court's opinion credited arguments RCFP made in a friend-of-the-court brief.

The Reporters Committee argues that the history of the FISA courts strongly recommends a public right of access.

The Florida law is likely to be challenged on First Amendment grounds.

The Court’s reasoning on Section 230 is hard to parse, adding to confusion around this central piece of internet legislation.