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Miami Fourth Estate, Inc. v. Village of Key Biscayne
A Florida newsroom is suing Key Biscayne over a policy that bars public employees from speaking to the press.Categorized in First Amendment -
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Suri v. Trump
The Intercept is asking the Fourth Circuit to lift court access restrictions in an immigration case.Categorized in Court access -
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San Benito County restrictions on press access to homeless encampment sweeps violates First Amendment
“BenitoLink’s right to document government activities in public spaces … is firmly established,” RCFP and BenitoLink argue.Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Courthouse News Service v. Omundson
Contemporaneous access to court records is vital to news reporting and benefits the public.Categorized in Court access -
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Gray Media Group, Inc. v. Comanche County Facilities Authority
RCFP is urging the Oklahoma Supreme Court to allow the release of jail surveillance footage.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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NPR v. Trump
Trump’s executive order “strikes at the heart of free speech and a free press," undermining the First Amendment.Categorized in First Amendment -
Reporters Committee names Eric Feder Local Legal Initiative director
Feder will oversee RCFP’s growing program to provide free legal support to local journalists and newsrooms.Categorized in Announcements
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RCFP-led media coalition highlights concerns about attacks on press rights at LA protests
“[T]he right and ability of the press to document law enforcement ... activity safely and effectively is foundational to self-government.”Categorized in First Amendment
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RCFP, journalist urge San Diego Immigration Court to ensure full access to proceedings
“Closing courtroom doors to a journalist attending a public immigration proceeding is unlawful and damaging to public transparency.”Categorized in Court access
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