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AZCIR/ProPublica investigation shines light on Arizona Medicaid agency’s response to massive fraud scheme
RCFP attorneys helped the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting and ProPublica access public records for their investigation.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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RCFP urges New Mexico lawmakers to pass anti-SLAPP bill
The bill would allow courts to quickly dismiss meritless lawsuits intended to chill speech.By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
RCFP statement on White House blocking AP journalists from events
"The White House obviously does not have a legitimate basis for barring Associated Press reporters from events yesterday and today."Categorized in Announcements
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Inside Faye Anderson’s fight to bring transparency to 76ers’ push to build Center City arena
RCFP attorneys are helping Anderson fight for records related to the 76ers' now-abandoned plans for a new arena near Chinatown.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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Reporters Committee names Leslie Briggs Oklahoma Local Legal Initiative attorney
Briggs provides pro bono legal support to journalists and newsrooms in Oklahoma as part of the Local Legal Initiative.Categorized in Announcements
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University of Tennessee agrees to settle public records lawsuit, turn over documents
RCFP attorneys represented a WBIR anchor in his lawsuit against the university seeking records related to a federal energy lab.Categorized in Education
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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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