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Comments to the Canadian Office of the Privacy Commissioner
The Reporters Committee submitted comments on behalf of a coalition of news media organizations to the Office of the Privacy…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Content restrictions -
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After more than two years, public finally allowed access to court docket in Chicago police officer’s murder trial
Update (May 2, 2018): The public docket sheet is now available here. Two-and-a-half years after a Chicago police officer…Categorized in Court access -
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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 Freedom of information -
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Courthouse News Service v. Brown
RCFP and a coalition of media organizations filed an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit in support of Courthouse News…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Court access -
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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…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Content restrictions -
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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…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Content restrictions -
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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 Freedom of information -
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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”…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Newsgathering -
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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…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Announcements -
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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…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Freedom of information