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New DOJ reports provide detail on use of law enforcement tools against the news media
The DOJ "News Media Guidelines," codified in 28 C.F.R. § 50.10 (the "Guidelines"), govern the collection of records or information…Categorized in Uncategorized -
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Reporters Committee and media coalition urge court to uphold denial of plaintiffs’ request for anonymity in Second Amendment case
A pair of plaintiffs challenging a new Florida law raising the minimum age to buy a gun from 18 to…By Evan PoppCategorized in Uncategorized -
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Reporters Committee attorneys help win Oklahoma lawsuit over delayed release of records related to 2014 botched execution
Earlier this month, an Oklahoma judge ruled that the Governor’s Office and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) violated the…Categorized in Uncategorized -
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California Supreme Court hears arguments in case that implicates the rights of online news publishers
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of California heard oral arguments in Hassell v. Bird, a case that could have…Categorized in Uncategorized -
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New position from Canada’s privacy commissioner threatens to restrict public’s ability to access to newsworthy information
A draft position announced by Canada's Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) earlier this year has troubling implications for online…Categorized in Uncategorized -
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With help of Reporters Committee attorneys, journalists win lawsuit to release planning documents that shed light on law enforcement actions during Charlottesville rally
Following a lawsuit brought by two freelance journalists represented by attorneys from the Reporters Committee, the public will have access…Categorized in Uncategorized -
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Even if it’s nothing, the new Homeland Security press tracker could turn into something
Late last week, Bloomberg Law reported on a contract solicitation at the Department of Homeland Security for a “media monitoring”…Categorized in Uncategorized -
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Four big wins for Reporters Committee and our clients
In the last few weeks, attorneys for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press have secured four major victories…Categorized in Uncategorized -
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Judge rules DOJ will have to release information about nominations for corporate compliance monitorships
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press secured an important victory last Thursday in Tokar v. Department of Justice currently…Categorized in Uncategorized -
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New report assesses the state of U.S. press freedoms, shows protests were the most dangerous place for U.S. journalists in 2017
The most perilous place for a journalist in the U.S. last year was at a protest, according to a new…Categorized in Uncategorized