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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…Categorized 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 -
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New report assesses the state of U.S. press freedoms, shows protests were the most dangerous place for U.S. journalists in 2017
The most perilous place for a journalist in the U.S. last year was at a protest, according to a new…Categorized in Announcements -
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Open government means open courts: How the Reporters Committee is working to shine a light on the judicial system
Earlier this month, in celebration of Sunshine Week, we turned our attention to highlighting the value of transparency and public…Categorized in Court access -
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Gabe Rottman joins Reporters Committee to lead Technology and Press Freedom Project
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press welcomes Gabe Rottman as the first director of the new Technology and…Categorized in Announcements