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Suri v. Trump
The Intercept is asking the Fourth Circuit to lift court access restrictions in an immigration case.
June 24, 2025
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San Benito County restrictions on press access to homeless encampment sweeps violates First Amendment
“BenitoLink’s right to document government activities in public spaces … is firmly established,” RCFP and BenitoLink argue.
June 24, 2025
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Courthouse News Service v. Omundson
Contemporaneous access to court records is vital to news reporting and benefits the public.
June 24, 2025
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Gray Media Group, Inc. v. Comanche County Facilities Authority
RCFP is urging the Oklahoma Supreme Court to allow the release of jail surveillance footage.
June 24, 2025
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NPR v. Trump
Trump’s executive order “strikes at the heart of free speech and a free press," undermining the First Amendment.
June 21, 2025
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Reporters Committee names Eric Feder Local Legal Initiative director
Feder will oversee RCFP’s growing program to provide free legal support to local journalists and newsrooms.
June 16, 2025
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RCFP-led media coalition highlights concerns about attacks on press rights at LA protests
“[T]he right and ability of the press to document law enforcement ... activity safely and effectively is foundational to self-government.”
June 13, 2025
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June 12, 2025
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RCFP, journalist urge San Diego Immigration Court to ensure full access to proceedings
“Closing courtroom doors to a journalist attending a public immigration proceeding is unlawful and damaging to public transparency.”
June 11, 2025
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Judge orders Aurora Police Department to release unedited bodycam footage of fatal police shooting
KUSA-9 News sued the police department for access to unedited bodycam videos with free legal support from an RCFP attorney.
June 11, 2025
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