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Reporters Committee-led coalition calls on Ferguson officials to drop charges against reporters
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by 38 other news outlets and media organizations, has sent a…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Protest letter regarding Ferguson charges against journalists
The Reporters Committee wrote a letter on behalf of a 39-member media coalition protesting the decision of St. Louis County…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Idaho federal court strikes down "ag-gag" law
The U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho struck down Idaho’s “ag-gag” law, which criminalized undercover investigations in which…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Legal fight for Eric Garner grand jury records continues as appellate court denies disclosure
Grand jury records in the Eric Garner case should remain sealed, a New York appellate court ruled on Wednesday.Categorized in Court access -
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In re Clendennen (Waco gag order)
Prosecutors sought a broad gag order against Matthew Clendennen, one of more than 100 motorcycle riders arrested after a May…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Court access -
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Reporters Committee launches interactive online map of police body camera laws and policies
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has launched an interactive, online map charting the policies of more than…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Reporters Committee prevails in Missouri execution drug secrecy case
A circuit court in Missouri has ruled that the state Department of Corrections cannot withhold information about the pharmacies and…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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American pursues lawsuit over Ethiopian spyware, while proposal to regulate dual-use technologies needs comments by security researchers
On July 14, the Electronic Frontier Foundation urged a federal court to allow an Ethiopian-born naturalized U.S. citizen who works…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Federal agencies announce limited trial of "release for one, release to all" FOIA policy
With little public fanfare, seven federal agencies have announced a controversial trial program of publishing documents responsive to most Freedom…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Maryland court rules police discipline files exempt from disclosure, but access varies widely by state
Police disciplinary files are exempt from the Maryland Public Information Act, the Maryland Court of Appeals said in a 5-2…Categorized in Freedom of information