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RCFP urges Maryland lawmakers to vote ‘no’ on bill that would shield autopsy records from public
Proposed changes to Maryland’s public records law would “harm Maryland journalists and government transparency.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Maine Lobster, Inc. v. Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
A federal court should allow review of a ruling that expands who’s able to sue over constitutionally protected reporting.By Chris YoungCategorized in Environment -
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United States v. Terry
Applying the Foreign Agents Registration Act to interactions with foreign sources and other journalistic activity would chill newsgathering.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
RCFP: FCC must drop CBS ‘news distortion’ inquiry
There is “zero evidence” that CBS deliberately distorted an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris last year.Categorized in First Amendment
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RCFP: Proposed FARA rule could impact journalists
The U.S. Justice Department should revise a proposed rule to protect the First Amendment.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
Ponca City confirms right to access arrest records in settlement with Oklahoma Watch
Oklahoma Watch and one of its reporters sued Ponca City with free legal support from RCFP attorneys.By Emily VespaCategorized in Freedom of information
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PRSA Counselors Academy: Support press freedom in Charleston
As PR professionals, we depend on a free and independent press. At this year’s PRSA Counselors Academy Conference in Charleston,… -
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KUSA-9 News v. Miller
KUSA-9 News seeks unedited footage documenting a fatal shooting that prompted accusations of police misconduct.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
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RCFP urges Idaho lawmakers to pass reporter’s shield bill
The shield bill would establish essential protections for the public’s right to know.By lserinoCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
Reporters Committee elevates Lisa Zycherman to vice president of legal programs
Zycherman oversees RCFP’s pro bono national litigation and amicus practices and the Local Legal Initiative.Categorized in Announcements
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