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Pentagon revises war manual to emphasize protections for journalists
The Pentagon has updated its Law of War manual to clarify that journalists are generally protected as civilians under international…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Chief FOIA Officers Council meets for the first time
The Chief FOIA Officers Council, charged with addressing the most important difficulties in administering FOIA across government, met for the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Sixth Circuit limits access to federal mug shots
Federal authorities can withhold mug shots from release due to privacy concerns, the United States Court of Appeals for the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Letter to Cleveland Mayor, Police Chief on gas mask restrictions
The Reporters Committee and a coalition of news organizations wrote to the Cleveland mayor and police chief, objecting to the…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Senate committee considers what's next for FOIA
A week after the Freedom of Information Act’s 50th anniversary, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing that addressed next…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee hotlines for Republican, Democratic conventions offer aid 24/7 to journalists
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press will again run dedicated hotlines offering free legal aid to journalists who…Categorized in Announcements -
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Reporters Committee Hotline provides free 24-hour legal aid to journalists covering the 2016 Democratic National Convention
Updated July 22; check back for further updates, including during the convention Journalists’ DNC Hotline 215-988-9782 • hotline@rcfp.org Reporters…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Temple University School of Media and Communications Dean David Boardman elected chair of Reporters Committee
(Updated to include all Executive Committee elections.) David Boardman, dean of the Temple University School of Media and Communication, was…Categorized in Announcements -
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Reporters Committee Hotline provides free 24-hour legal aid to journalists covering the 2016 Republican National Convention
Updated July 16; check back for further updates, including during the convention Journalists’ RNC Hotline 216-861-7694 • hotline@rcfp.org…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Larson v. Gannett Co., Inc.
Ryan Larson sued Gannett Company, Inc., for defamation in Minnesota after a local television station and newspaper reported on the…Categorized in Libel and privacy