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Texas anti-SLAPP cases make up small percentage of state’s appellate workload
Contrary to what some critics of the law claim, anti-SLAPP cases are not clogging up Texas appeals courts.Categorized in Special Analysis
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Police, Protesters, and the Press
This guide helps journalists understand their rights at protests and how to avoid arrest when reporting on these events.Categorized in Newsgathering
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The Daily Pennsylvanian v. City of Philadelphia
The Daily Pennsylvanian is seeking to obtain a warrant related to a police search at an off-campus house.Categorized in Court access -
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Massachusetts Department of Children and Families v. Mother
A journalist is seeking records related to a juvenile care proceeding for a child who was murdered by her father.Categorized in Court access -
Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces federal anti-SLAPP legislation
The legislation would protect journalists and the public by providing a means to dismiss frivolous lawsuits in federal court.By Matt SingerCategorized in Libel and privacy
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RCFP’s 2024 year in review
RCFP is prepared for the press freedom fight ahead — just look at what we accomplished in 2024.Categorized in Special Analysis
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RCFP: Trump Justice Department’s subpoenas for journalists’ records in 2020 raise First Amendment concerns
"It’s time for Congress to pass the PRESS Act," said RCFP Executive Director Bruce D. Brown.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials
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In re: Jonathan Luna
LNP Media Group is seeking to unseal the autopsy report related to the mysterious 2003 death of a federal prosecutor.Categorized in Local Legal Initiative -
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United States v. Smith
Warrantless searches of electronic devices at the border violate the First and Fourth Amendments.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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NYPD Holdings v. New York City Police Department
RCFP is supporting the New York Post’s fight for access to police misconduct records.Categorized in Freedom of information