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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. -
Colorado Supreme Court to hear 2 public records cases litigated by RCFP attorney
“Government denials of access will not go unchallenged,” said RCFP Colorado Local Legal Initiative Attorney Rachael Johnson. -
DOJ releases long-awaited 2022 annual report on news media guidelines
RCFP's Gabe Rottman analyzes one big takeaway and a few other noteworthy items from the report.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
Lopez v. Bucks County
The Bucks County Courier Times is fighting to unseal a prison contractor’s wrongful-death settlement.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
9th Circuit: Provisions of California’s content-moderation law violate First Amendment
RCFP had urged the court to rule in X Corp. v. Bonta that core provisions of the law were unconstitutional. -
United States v. Handel
Represented by RCFP attorneys, the LA Times is attempting to unseal records filed in the prosecution of a real-estate developer.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court Access -
Spotlight PA investigation reveals ‘deficiencies’ in cannabis oversight, lawmakers say
An RCFP attorney helped Spotlight PA obtain records that show how a Pennsylvania agency oversees its medical marijuana program.By Emily VespaCategorized in Freedom of Information -
On the Docket: Tips for staying safe, avoiding arrest when covering protests
Journalists have historically faced the greatest threats to their safety when reporting on civil unrest.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
Tech journalist, represented by RCFP attorneys, forces disclosure of X Corp.’s investors
RCFP attorneys represented journalist Jacob Silverman in his successful effort to unseal a list of X Corp.’s shareholders. -
9th Circuit: Key provision in California online safety law violates First Amendment
The court agreed with RCFP’s argument that the law imposes unconstitutional content-based restrictions on news publishers.