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The Associated Press v. Budowich
Excluding the AP from White House events on the express basis of its editorial viewpoint violates the First Amendment.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
Not sure whether you can publish information illegally obtained by a third party? RCFP has a new guide for that.
RCFP's new guide answers questions reporters may have about reporting on information illegally obtained by a third party.By Emily VespaCategorized in Newsgathering
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A Journalist’s Guide to Reporting on Information Illegally Obtained by a Third Party
This guide explains the legal risks associated with receiving or publishing material that was illegally obtained by a third party.Categorized in First Amendment
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Media coalition to White House: Restore AP access to press pool
“Conditioning pool access to White House events on the editorial decisions of any news organization violates First Amendment principles."Categorized in First Amendment
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AZCIR/ProPublica investigation shines light on Arizona Medicaid agency’s response to massive fraud scheme
RCFP attorneys helped the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting and ProPublica access public records for their investigation.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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RCFP urges New Mexico lawmakers to pass anti-SLAPP bill
The bill would allow courts to quickly dismiss meritless lawsuits intended to chill speech.By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
RCFP statement on White House blocking AP journalists from events
"The White House obviously does not have a legitimate basis for barring Associated Press reporters from events yesterday and today."Categorized in Announcements
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Inside Faye Anderson’s fight to bring transparency to 76ers’ push to build Center City arena
RCFP attorneys are helping Anderson fight for records related to the 76ers' now-abandoned plans for a new arena near Chinatown.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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Reporters Committee names Leslie Briggs Oklahoma Local Legal Initiative attorney
Briggs provides pro bono legal support to journalists and newsrooms in Oklahoma as part of the Local Legal Initiative.Categorized in Announcements
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University of Tennessee agrees to settle public records lawsuit, turn over documents
RCFP attorneys represented a WBIR anchor in his lawsuit against the university seeking records related to a federal energy lab.Categorized in Education
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