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The Election Legal Guide provides an overview of legal issues that journalists may face while reporting on elections.

Esta Guía Legal para las Elecciones ofrece una vista general de las dificultades legales que podrían encarar los periodistas al…

RCFP is urging the Colorado Supreme Court to reverse a lower-court decision in an open meetings case.

Our Election 2024 page highlights RCFP resources that equip journalists with the legal knowledge they need to keep voters informed.

RCFP wrote a letter to the Las Vegas police department raising First Amendment concerns about its restrictions on freelance journalists.

The new hires will expand RCFP’s work to meet the pressing legal needs of journalists and protect First Amendment freedoms.

Pre-publication review, or “vetting,” is the process of reviewing news articles, scripts, and footage to address legal concerns.

In letters to the House and Senate, a media coalition led by RCFP expressed strong support for the shield bill.

RCFP and the Knight Institute are pushing back against warrantless cellphone searches at the border, which threaten press freedom.

The report proposes best practices for police-press interactions for before, during, and after a protest event.