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This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: June 14, 2020
Here’s what the staff of the Technology and Press Freedom Project at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press…Categorized in Policy
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Curfew orders without media exemptions may be unconstitutional under First Amendment
The Reporters Committee is tracking curfew violation incidents involving members of the news media.Categorized in Special Analysis
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In win for press rights, DC Circuit rules that White House may not suspend Playboy correspondent’s press pass
In January, the Reporters Committee urged the appeals court to restore Brian Karem’s press pass.Categorized in Newsgathering
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Judges for Justice v. Nakamoto
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Court: Hawaii Supreme Court Date Filed: June 10,…Categorized in Court access -
In wake of protests, New York lawmakers repeal law used to keep police misconduct records secret
RCFP’s recent letter to state officials urging for repeal was the organization’s latest effort to fight the secrecy provision.Categorized in Freedom of information
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News media have First Amendment right to record bail hearings, Reporters Committee brief argues
RCFP filed its brief with the Third Circuit as police conduct mass arrests during protests against police violence, racial injustice.Categorized in Court access
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Jones v. Professional Background Screening Association
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 24 media organizations Court: Supreme Court of…Categorized in Court access -
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Gibson Bros, Inc. v. Oberlin College
Court: Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals Date Filed: June 8, 2020 Update: On March, 31, 2022, the Court of…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: June 7, 2020
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 115 media and press freedom organizations sent a letter last week to officials…Categorized in Policy
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In letter to New York officials, Reporters Committee denounces police attacks against journalists
The letter urges the mayor, police commissioner to implement measures to protect reporters covering protests.Categorized in First Amendment
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