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Why the Indiana Supreme Court’s fee-shifting decision is a big win for journalists
The court rejected a ruling that would have made it harder for journalists to recover fees in public records cases.Categorized in Freedom of information
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The state of play in the legal battle over police ‘buffer zone’ laws
RCFP's Grayson Clary discusses the significance of the Seventh Circuit's ruling in Indiana's buffer zone case.By Chris YoungCategorized in Policing and corrections
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Amid lawsuit, Village of Key Biscayne temporarily suspends ‘gag’ policy
The Key Biscayne Independent, represented by RCFP attorneys, argues that the policy violates the First Amendment.Categorized in First Amendment
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Rodríguez-Cotto v. González-Colón
RCFP is supporting a First Amendment challenge to a Puerto Rico law that will chill potentially life-saving reporting.Categorized in First Amendment -
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Oklahoma Watch v. State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Watch seeks “black box” data from a law enforcement vehicle that was involved in a fatal accident.Categorized in Policing and corrections -
Colorado appeals court orders release of bodycam footage showing fatal police shooting
It’s the latest victory in an RCFP attorney’s efforts to enforce the state’s landmark police accountability law.Categorized in Policing and corrections
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The New York Times Company v. Spears
Excluding online newspaper articles from Alabama shield law protections would ignore the realities of digital-age journalism.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
With RCFP’s free legal help, WHQR unveils school renovation records
It’s the latest example of RCFP’s work on behalf of local public media outlets across the country.By Emily VespaCategorized in Local Legal Initiative
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RCFP urges federal courts to lift restrictions on accessing immigration records
A rule blocks remote access to records filed in immigration cases, complicating journalists’ efforts to cover enforcement actions.Categorized in Immigration
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7th Circuit: Indiana’s police ‘buffer zone’ law is unconstitutional
It's the latest victory RCFP attorneys have won on behalf of news outlets challenging the constitutionality of police buffer laws.Categorized in Policing and corrections
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