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Tennessee reporter uses RCFP hotline for help accessing police officer’s grievance
An RCFP attorney helped Mathaus Schwarzen successfully navigate his public records dispute with the city.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
RCFP’s 2022 year in review
From increasing protections for press freedom to expanding support for local news, 2022 was another successful year for RCFP. -
Oregon reporter shines light on investigation into ex-doctor accused of sexual abuse
Reporter Holly Bartholomew turned to RCFP’s local attorney in Oregon for help strengthening her appeal of a denied records request.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
RCFP Legal Hotline available for journalists covering 2022 midterm elections
The free Legal Hotline will be staffed by RCFP attorneys in Washington, D.C., and 10 battleground states until polls close. -
Stonewalled by Osage Nation officials, Osage News contacts RCFP attorney for help accessing public records
The newspaper's editor says RCFP's local attorney in Oklahoma is like "a human shield and spear.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
A local DA in Oregon served Hanna Merzbach a subpoena at a cafe. An RCFP attorney made it go away.
“It’s really nice to know I have a lawyer in my back pocket if I need it."By Chris YoungCategorized in Hotline -
Threats against city official prompt Oregon journalist to contact RCFP’s free legal hotline
Calling RCFP’s free legal hotline “really helped me navigate the story to the best of our ability."By Chris YoungCategorized in Hotline -
RCFP helps Philadelphia Gay News reporter access information about LGBTQ+ advisory committee
“You don’t have to just accept what an agency says. ... You can reach out to the Reporters Committee.”By Doris ZhangCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Oklahoma journalist uses RCFP legal hotline to connect with attorney, obtain records on police killing of tribal citizen
“A service like this is really important not only for reporters but for the people we do our jobs for.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Faced with subpoena, local journalist turns to RCFP’s free legal hotline for help
“You can’t beat the response time, the knowledge, the advice, the willingness to take this on.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Hotline