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Open government advocates oppose Senate's anti-leak measures passed with much secrecy
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote in the coming days on a controversial intelligence authorization bill, which was passed…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Ill. judge declares state's eavesdropping law unconstitutional
An Illinois judge ruled last week that the state’s eavesdropping law – one of the broadest restrictions on audio recording…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Temporary ordinance in Florida bans items used by journalists
Media lawyers are concerned about a temporary ordinance that, among other things, bans certain items, such as gas masks, during…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Judge denies media's request to film and photograph Monday's hearing of Colorado shooting suspect
A Colorado judge denied the media's request to film and photograph Monday's hearing of the man accused of killing 12…Categorized in Court access -
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Ohio Supreme Court orders unsealing of records in high-profile criminal prosecution
The Ohio Supreme Court ordered a judge to release all records sealed during the criminal prosecutions of several Mahoning County…Categorized in Court access -
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N.Y. police violated journalists' rights during protests, says lawyer's group report
A nearly 200-page independent oversight report released by a group of human rights lawyers this week found that New York…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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N.H. blogger charged with felony wiretapping could receive 21-year prison sentence
A New Hampshire man is facing up to 21 years in prison if convicted of illegally recording telephone conversations with…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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New general order by D.C. police follows U.S. justice department guidelines for recording police activity
The Washington, D.C., chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union dropped a case Monday against the Metropolitan Police Department after…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Teen sexual assault victim who identified juvenile attackers will not be charged for contempt
In the backdrop of mounting media attention, the attorneys for two boys withdrew their motion on Monday to charge a…Categorized in Court access -
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Reporters question Pentagon's harsher approach to national security leaks
The Pentagon Press Association is awaiting a response to a letter submitted to the Pentagon outlining journalists' concerns over the…Categorized in Newsgathering