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The Associated Press v. Neal
RCFP attorneys are representing a media coalition in a challenge to an Indiana law that prohibits media witnesses to executions.
May 7, 2025
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Media coalition challenges Indiana ban on press access to executions
The coalition, represented by RCFP attorneys, is urging a federal court to rule that the law is unconstitutional.
May 7, 2025
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U.S. Right to Know v. University of Maryland
A Maryland appellate court should find the University of Maryland’s fee-waiver denial for public records arbitrary and capricious.
May 1, 2025
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US Justice Department rescinds Biden-era protections for press
The move by Attorney General Pam Bondi could pose a threat to public interest newsgathering.
April 30, 2025
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Gabe Rottman
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US Justice Department announces plans to revoke critical protections for journalists
“Strong protections for journalists serve the American public by safeguarding the free flow of information."
April 25, 2025
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¿Cubres la inmigración? La nueva guía legal de RCFP te puede ayudar.
La nueva guía explica los asuntos legales que periodistas podrán enfrentar al cubrir la deportación y la inmigración.
April 21, 2025
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Covering immigration? RCFP’s new legal guide can help.
RCFP’s new guide explains the legal issues journalists may encounter while reporting on immigration enforcement and deportation.
April 21, 2025
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Guía Legal para Reportajes de Inmigración
Esta guía de RCFP explica los asuntos legales que periodistas podrán enfrentar al cubrir la deportación y la aplicación de…
April 21, 2025
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Immigration Reporting Legal Guide
This RCFP guide helps journalists understand legal issues they may encounter while reporting on immigration enforcement and deportation.
April 21, 2025
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Resolve Philly/Spotlight PA investigation reveals how Pennsylvania welfare agencies take money owed to foster kids
An RCFP attorney helped Resolve Philly obtain foster care records from one county through litigation.
April 16, 2025
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