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New Hampshire defamation discovery dispute threatens source confidentiality protections
A judge's unusual decision in a defamation case may have chilling effects on journalists in New Hampshire.By Bre de VeraCategorized in First Amendment
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Reporters Committee statement on findings of Justice Department investigation into Minneapolis Police Department
The Justice Department found that the Minneapolis Police Department "violates people's First Amendment rights."Categorized in First Amendment
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Perrusquia v. The City of Memphis
Case Number: CH-23-0772 Court: Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, for the Thirtieth Judicial District at Memphis Client: Marc Perrusquia…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Mullinix v. The City of Crossville
Case Number: 2023 CH 2388 Court: Chancery Court of Cumberland County, Tennessee, for the Thirteenth Judicial District at Crossville Client:…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
News outlets take fight for access to police certification database to Colorado Supreme Court
The Gazette and the Invisible Institute, represented by an RCFP attorney, seek data from an agency that licenses officers.Categorized in Freedom of information
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With weeks to go, Supreme Court mulls major First Amendment questions
The First Amendment cases still sitting on the Supreme Court's docket could significantly reshape the law.Categorized in First Amendment
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Media coalition recommends changes to Maryland court’s proposed sealing rule
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by The Baltimore Banner and The Washington Post, is recommending that…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
The Privacy Act and media leaks
We look at a media leak subpoena case involving a former Fox News correspondent's reporting on an FBI counterintelligence investigation.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendment
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On the Docket: Know your right to access court proceedings in Tennessee
RCFP's Local Legal Initiative attorney for Tennessee answers some questions about the right to access courtrooms in the state.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Court access
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The Twitter decision is about more than the internet
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Twitter v. Taamneh is important for journalists, writes RCFP's Gabe Rottman.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Content restrictions
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