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Federal district court blocks enforcement of Louisiana police ‘buffer zone’ law
Media coalitions represented by RCFP attorneys have now successfully challenged police “buffer zone” laws in Louisiana and Indiana.Categorized in First Amendment
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ProPublica v. Reynolds
RCFP is supporting ProPublica’s lawsuit against the Navy over its refusal to provide access to military court records and proceedings.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
RCFP reviews Pam Bondi’s record on newsgathering, First Amendment issues
President Donald Trump has nominated the former Florida attorney general to serve as the next U.S. attorney general.Categorized in First Amendment
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New RCFP tipsheet helps journalists access immigration, deportation records
RCFP soon plans to publish a more extensive legal guide focused on helping journalists cover immigration.Categorized in Immigration
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Indiana Capital Chronicle v. Indiana Department of Correction
The Indiana Capital Chronicle is seeking access to records showing the cost of a lethal injection drug.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
Indiana Capital Chronicle lawsuit seeks access to cost of execution drug
It’s the second lawsuit filed by RCFP’s Indiana Local Legal Initiative attorney in the last month.Categorized in Freedom of information
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DOJ inspector general releases report on 2020-21 journalist records seizures
The compliance failures outlined in the inspector general's report might seem wonky and insignificant, but they matter.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Newsgathering
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West v. Ion Media Networks, Inc.
Scripps News is seeking access to police bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Surdoval v. Surdoval
Speech about law enforcement investigations and alleged unsolved crimes relates to matters of public concern under New Jersey law.By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Morgan County Correspondent, LLC v. Board of Education of the Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation
The Morgan County Correspondent is suing a public school board over violations of Indiana's Open Door Law.By Chris YoungCategorized in Education