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Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Wasden
The Animal Legal Defense Fund sued the attorney general of Idaho over Idaho's "ag gag" law, which imposes penalties for…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Davis v. Cox
Members of the Olympia Food Co-Op sued members of the co-op's board of directors for adopting a boycott of Israeli…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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FOIA Improvement Act unanimously passes Senate, heads to House
After a last minute hold was released, the Senate unanimously passed the FOIA Improvement Act of 2014 yesterday. The Act,…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee sues University of California for access to historic government documents
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has filed a lawsuit against the Regents of the University of California…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Litigation
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Judge lifts prior restraint in family law case, but stands by decision
A controversial prior restraint in a Connecticut familly court case has been lifted, but the judge made clear that he…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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In re Emma F.
A Connecticut Superior Court judge in the juvenile division, overseeing a custody dispute, issued a prior restraint order against the…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Important FOIA reform bill passes Senate Judiciary Committee, but is being held up by one senator
Update: as of the end of the day on Dec. 4, Senator Coburn has reportedly lifted his hold on the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Nine months and counting: the injunction in Garcia v. Google continues to violate the First Amendment
On December 15, the Ninth Circuit will rehear oral argument in a case that has odd facts and has made…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Consent orders on arrests of journalists released as Ferguson awaits grand jury decision
(Editor's note: The Reporters Committee's hotline, 800-336-4243, will be available during any upcoming unrest for journalists who are interfered with…Categorized in Newsgathering