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Blades v. United States
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and a coalition of 17 organizations Court: District…Categorized in Court access -
Pennsylvania court unseals court records in boarding school discrimination case
The decision represents a victory for transparency in a matter that was largely litigated in secret.Categorized in Court access
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RCFP urges judge to make letters from Bernie Madoff’s victims public
In response to Madoff’s request for early release, RCFP says the public has a right to access his victims’ letters.By Ryley GrahamCategorized in Court access
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This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: Feb. 23, 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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Special analysis: Why did the NYPD cite an ‘anti-terrorism’ law when it subpoenaed a reporter’s Twitter account?
The NYPD ultimately withdrew its demand, but the department’s initial overreach raises serious concerns for journalists.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Special Analysis
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Tennessee media lawyer Paul McAdoo will join the Reporters Committee as Local Legal Initiative attorney
The Reporters Committee announced today that Paul McAdoo will join the organization March 2 as a Local Legal Initiative attorney…Categorized in Announcements
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New Jersey court: Reports on police use of force against minors are public records
Court says redacting a minor’s name satisfies the public’s right to access information and the child’s right to privacy.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Digital First Media v. Ewing Township
Amicus brief filed by attorneys for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 22 media organizations Court: Superior…Categorized in Freedom of information -
Virginia legislators pass bills aimed at dismissing frivolous lawsuits restricting First Amendment rights
As Virginia legislators finalize legislation, RCFP examines the pros, cons of the two anti-SLAPP bills passed last week.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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La Liberte v. Reid
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 21 media organizations Court: U.S. Court of…Categorized in Libel and privacy