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Sunshine Week 2019: Thanks to the transparency community, public records reporting is stronger than ever
For a law associated with sunshine, the Freedom of Information Act hasn’t had much time in the limelight. Long considered…By JPat BrownCategorized in Freedom of information
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New legislation would imperil Texas anti-SLAPP law
UPDATE 6/21/2019: On June 2, 2019, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 2730 into law. The bill makes several changes…By Rick BlumCategorized in Libel and privacy
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U.S. government’s effort targeting journalists reporting at the U.S.-Mexico border threatens First Amendment rights
On Wednesday, NBC San Diego and other outlets reported that U.S. government agencies have created a list to track journalists…Categorized in Announcements -
Celebrate open government March 10-16 with Sunshine Week 2019
Reporters Committee Policy Director Rick Blum: Every week should be Sunshine Week Every year, the news industry comes together to…By Anna G. BahnCategorized in Freedom of information
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Reporters Committee seeks to intervene and unseal court records in case before the Second Circuit
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press filed a motion to intervene and unseal court documents in John Doe…Categorized in Court access
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Doe v. Does
The Reporters Committee filed an amicus brief in Doe v. Does, a mostly-sealed defamation case in the Northern District of Illinois.…Categorized in Court access -
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Reporters Committee urges courts to unseal mystery case tied to Mueller investigation
An investigation into potential Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election has put discussions about court access front and center.…Categorized in Court access -
Court rules in favor of public access to NYPD bodycam footage
Law enforcement transparency secured a win Tuesday when a New York appellate court ruled that New York Police Department body…Categorized in Freedom of information
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press receives $10 million investment from the Knight Foundation
Transformational gift will go toward increasing legal support to local news organizations nationwide amid growing need The John S. and…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Announcements
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US Supreme Court to interpret FOIA Exemption 4
Update 7/5/2019: On Monday, June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for companies to keep information submitted to…Categorized in Freedom of information
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