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Understanding the legal fight over the Nixon tapes
We look back at the year-long legal fight to secure President Richard Nixon's White House audio recordings.
July 31, 2023
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Denver Public Schools releases recording of unlawful executive session
The disclosure came after news outlets, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully sued the school district.
July 28, 2023
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Education
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Term in review: How a free press fared at the Supreme Court
This year saw important First Amendment victories and dangerous close calls.
July 26, 2023
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First Amendment
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‘Daniel’s Law’ for Congress would impair press scrutiny
A proposed amendment to the NDAA would significantly burden newsgathering, reporting.
July 24, 2023
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Senate amendment allowing lawmakers to scrub data online would chill reporting
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 30 media organizations are urging the U.S. Senate to oppose a…
July 21, 2023
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As Congress weighs reauthorization, controversial spying tool turns 15
If Section 702 is to be reauthorized, lawmakers should insist on reforms that better protect First Amendment rights.
July 17, 2023
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Pennsylvania appeals court orders Allegheny County to disclose inmate autopsy records
RCFP attorneys represented journalist Brittany Hailer in her fight to access records concerning the death of a man in custody.
July 12, 2023
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RCFP: New Jersey should enact anti-SLAPP law
Update: On Sept. 7, 2023, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed S2802 into law. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of…
July 7, 2023
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The World Journal v. Colander
Case Number: 2023CV030028 Court: Huerfano County District Court Client: The World Journal Application for Access Filed: June 22, 2023 Background:…
July 6, 2023
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Supreme Court narrowly interprets bar on ‘encouraging’ unlawful immigration
It's a positive result, but not one entirely free of lingering concern.
July 6, 2023
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