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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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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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