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In re: Unknown
WBIR is fighting for public access to information about a 15-year-old’s murder prosecution.
July 29, 2025
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Gannett v. Long
A media coalition is challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee's police "buffer zone" law.
July 25, 2025
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First Amendment
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Media coalition sues to block enforcement of Tennessee police ‘buffer zone’ law
It’s the third lawsuit RCFP attorneys have filed on behalf of media coalitions challenging the constitutionality of buffer zone laws.
July 25, 2025
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Ryanair DAC v. Booking.com
A federal court’s interpretation of an anti-hacking statute would harm data journalists.
July 23, 2025
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The Associated Press et al. v. U.S. Department of State
The Associated Press and one of its reporters are represented by RCFP attorneys.
July 22, 2025
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Why journalists should care about military involvement in domestic law enforcement
RCFP has received questions regarding the implications for journalists of using the military for civilian law enforcement.
July 21, 2025
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With free legal support from ProJourn, InvestigateWest scrutinizes Jehovah’s Witnesses child abuse policies
"We couldn’t do the journalism that we’re doing without ProJourn," said InvestigateWest's Wilson Criscione.
July 16, 2025
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Reporters Committee announces $1.25 million from Press Forward in new grant support for Local Legal Initiative
The investment powers expanded legal capacity to meet the needs of local newsrooms.
July 16, 2025
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RCFP urges Massachusetts lawmakers to pass reporter’s shield bill
The legislation would protect journalists from being compelled to identify confidential sources in legal proceedings.
July 15, 2025
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U.S. v. Burke
RCFP is urging a federal court to reject the government's argument in Timothy Burke's wiretapping case.
July 14, 2025
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