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InvestigateWest series on potential Medicaid fraud prompts federal probe
ProJourn connected InvestigateWest with attorneys who vetted its coverage of fraud allegations against an anti-trafficking nonprofit.By Emily VespaCategorized in Health
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Federal district court blocks enforcement of Indiana’s police ‘buffer zone’ law
The ruling “is a huge win for press freedom” — and for the RCFP-led media coalition that challenged the law.Categorized in First Amendment
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What the US Supreme Court’s next term holds for the First Amendment
The Supreme Court has before it petitions that raise important questions for members of the news media.Categorized in First Amendment
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RCFP urges House to oppose bill that threatens nonprofit news outlets
The bill poses a serious threat to vigorous press coverage of terrorism.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
First Amendment Handbook
The First Amendment Handbook provides a basic primer on the laws affecting reporters’ rights to gather and disseminate news.Categorized in Content restrictions
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Border Belt Reporting v. Madden
Two North Carolina newsrooms are seeking records related to misconduct allegations against the Columbus County sheriff, deputies.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
Pennsylvania newspapers fight to access wrongful-death settlements
Attorneys from RCFP and Cornell Law School’s First Amendment Clinic have helped obtain settlements involving a prison medical contractor.By Emily VespaCategorized in Court access
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Sapulpa v. Gannett
The Oklahoma Supreme Court should reverse a judgment that endangers the media’s ability to report on matters of public concern.By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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United States v. Alisigwe
RCFP, Knight Institute are urging a federal appeals court to find that warrantless cellphone searches at the border are unconstitutional.By lserinoCategorized in First Amendment -
RCFP, Washington Post seek to unseal records related to special counsel investigation into allegations Egypt sought to fund 2016 Trump campaign
There is an “overwhelming public interest in the fullest amount of disclosure possible," RCFP and The Post argue.Categorized in Court access
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