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Reporters Committee statement on editorial ‘firewall’ removal at US Agency for Global Media
The success of USAGM broadcasters as credible news sources depends upon their editorial independence from political interference.Categorized in Announcements
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Reporters Committee legal hotline available for journalists covering 2020 election
The hotline will be staffed by RCFP attorneys in Washington, D.C., and 12 battleground states until polls close.Categorized in Announcements
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RCFP urges Department of Homeland Security to scrap proposed changes to foreign journalist visas
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 37 media organizations are urging the Department of Homeland Security to…Categorized in Newsgathering -
RCFP legal director offers tips for navigating Freedom of Information Act during Investigative Reporters and Editors panel
The financial barriers to public records litigation are not always as daunting as some reporters or editors may expect.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Signs of movement for encryption policy?
Journalists routinely use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps like Signal to communicate confidentially with sources.Categorized in Policy
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Reporters Committee urges DC Judiciary Committee to amend police reform bills
In written testimony submitted on Oct. 23, 2020, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press urged the District of…Categorized in Policy -
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Turner v. US Agency for Global Media
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Date Filed: Oct. 22, 2020 Update: On Nov. 20, Chief Judge Beryl…Categorized in First Amendment -
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Caldwell v. People of the State of California
Court: Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division 5 Date Filed: Oct. 20, 2020 Update: After…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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RCFP: New Jersey lawmakers should pass police transparency bill
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is urging top lawmakers in the New Jersey Legislature to prioritize and…Categorized in Freedom of information -
Constitutional lawyers publish children’s book on First Amendment
In “Your Voice is Your Superpower,” Jessica Bohrer and her father, Sandy, explain the value of free speech.Categorized in First Amendment
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