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In Re: Franklin County Coroner’s Office — Death Investigation of [Redacted]
The Philadelphia Inquirer seeks to uncover the name of a woman who died after contracting measles.Categorized in Freedom of information -
ICE lost count of miscarriages in detention, records obtained by the Guardian reveal
With the help of Reporters Committee attorneys, the news outlet sued for records about pregnancies in ICE custody.By Emily VespaCategorized in Immigration
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Election 2026: Legal resources for journalists
Know your rights on Election Day.By lserinoCategorized in Politics and elections -
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News and Tribune v. City of New Albany
An Indiana newspaper is suing the city of New Albany for records related to a local dam.Categorized in Freedom of information -
Reporters Committee raises $1.8 million, honors leaders in journalism and media law during 2026 Freedom of the Press Awards
The exceptional work of the 2026 honorees is “transformative” in the fight for a free press.Categorized in Announcements
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Hawkins v. Besson
A reporter is suing the Louisiana State Police for financial records about the governor’s trip to Greenland.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Hilton v. Mullin
The Portland Press Herald is fighting for transparency in a lawsuit challenging federal immigration surveillance.Categorized in Immigration -
Florida election law appears to ban protected newsgathering at polling places
On behalf of journalist Abel Fernández, Reporters Committee attorneys warn election officials not to unconstitutionally enforce the law.Categorized in Politics and elections
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Reporters Committee statement on judge’s order blocking White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
The court’s decision protects not only the press, but the public, said Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown.Categorized in First Amendment
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Yalch v. City of Tulsa
Reporters Committee attorneys are helping The Frontier sue for access to records concerning deaths at the Tulsa Municipal Jail.Categorized in Policing and corrections