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In brief supporting New York Times’s lawsuit, RCFP urges federal court to reject Pentagon’s media access policy
“This case is another line in the sand when it comes to a free press,” said RCFP's Gabe Rottman.Categorized in First Amendment
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In re application of RCFP to unseal judicial records related to search warrant executed on Jan. 14, 2026
RCFP is asking a federal court to unseal records related to an FBI search of a Washington Post reporter’s home.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
RCFP seeks to unseal court records related to FBI search of Washington Post reporter’s home
“The government cannot justify wholesale secrecy here," RCFP argues in its application to make the records public.Categorized in Court access
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Center for Investigative Reporting v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
The Center for Investigative Reporting is suing for access to records related to Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
RCFP statement on FBI search of Washington Post reporter’s home
“[T]his is a tremendous escalation in the administration’s intrusions into the independence of the press."Categorized in Announcements
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RCFP welcomes new legal fellow focused on supporting documentary filmmakers
Tanvi Valsangikar, RCFP’s inaugural Abrams Legal Fellow, provides free legal services to FRONTLINE and other documentary filmmakers.By Emily VespaCategorized in Announcements
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Feliciani v. The Impact Project
RCFP attorneys have spent years representing the Bucks County Courier Times in its fight to unseal the records.By evespaCategorized in Court access -
RCFP supports Illinois bill aimed at protecting public media stations at public universities
The bill would protect the editorial autonomy of non-student public media stations affiliated with public universities.By Chris YoungCategorized in Education
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FCC chairman’s testimony raises ‘serious constitutional concerns’
Despite what the FCC chairman told Congress, the FCC has limited authority to regulate the licenses of news broadcasters.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment
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Breaking down the Gray Lady’s lawsuit against the Pentagon
RCFP explains the legal theories advanced by The New York Times in its lawsuit challenging the Pentagon's new press policy.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendment
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