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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.Categorized in First Amendment
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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.Categorized in Freedom of information
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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…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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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:…By Chris YoungCategorized in Environment -
Supreme Court narrowly interprets bar on ‘encouraging’ unlawful immigration
It's a positive result, but not one entirely free of lingering concern.Categorized in First Amendment
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Kesha and Dr. Luke reach settlement in decade-long defamation lawsuit
The settlement came after a court ruled that Dr. Luke is a public figure, agreeing with arguments made by RCFP.By Sonya CarsonCategorized in Libel and privacy
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Judge orders Denver Public Schools to release recording of unlawful secret meeting
News outlets, represented by an RCFP attorney, sued DPS in April to access the recording of the closed meeting.Categorized in Education
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Efforts to criminalize ‘encroachment’ on police encroach on First Amendment rights
The law makes it a crime to stand within 25 feet of an officer after being told to stop approaching.Categorized in First Amendment
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RCFP: City of Philadelphia must reform public records practices
Update: On July 21, 2023, the Philadelphia Law Department responded to the Reporters Committee's letter, writing that the city "shares…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
Everything you need to know about ‘actual malice’
RCFP explains what actual malice really means, how the legal standard benefits journalists and the public, and more.Categorized in First Amendment
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