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Amid lawsuit, Village of Key Biscayne temporarily suspends ‘gag’ policy
The Key Biscayne Independent, represented by RCFP attorneys, argues that the policy violates the First Amendment.
August 21, 2025
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Rodríguez-Cotto v. González-Colón
RCFP is supporting a First Amendment challenge to a Puerto Rico law that will chill potentially life-saving reporting.
August 20, 2025
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Oklahoma Watch v. State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Watch seeks “black box” data from a law enforcement vehicle that was involved in a fatal accident.
August 19, 2025
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Colorado appeals court orders release of bodycam footage showing fatal police shooting
It’s the latest victory in an RCFP attorney’s efforts to enforce the state’s landmark police accountability law.
August 14, 2025
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The New York Times Company v. Spears
Excluding online newspaper articles from Alabama shield law protections would ignore the realities of digital-age journalism.
August 12, 2025
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With RCFP’s free legal help, WHQR unveils school renovation records
It’s the latest example of RCFP’s work on behalf of local public media outlets across the country.
August 12, 2025
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RCFP urges federal courts to lift restrictions on accessing immigration records
A rule blocks remote access to records filed in immigration cases, complicating journalists’ efforts to cover enforcement actions.
August 12, 2025
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7th Circuit: Indiana’s police ‘buffer zone’ law is unconstitutional
It's the latest victory RCFP attorneys have won on behalf of news outlets challenging the constitutionality of police buffer laws.
August 6, 2025
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Double your donation to RCFP with a matching gift
Did you know that many employers offer a matching-gift program to encourage charitable giving among their employees? Some companies also…
July 29, 2025
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WBIR legal challenge helps shed new light on juvenile murder case
A teenager murdered her father, according to records unsealed after WBIR filed a motion with support from an RCFP attorney.
July 29, 2025
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