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RCFP supports Illinois bill aimed at protecting public media stations at public universities
The bill would protect the editorial autonomy of non-student public media stations affiliated with public universities.
January 5, 2026
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FCC chairman’s testimony raises ‘serious constitutional concerns’
Despite what the FCC chairman told Congress, the FCC has limited authority to regulate the licenses of news broadcasters.
December 29, 2025
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First Amendment
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Breaking down the Gray Lady’s lawsuit against the Pentagon
RCFP explains the legal theories advanced by The New York Times in its lawsuit challenging the Pentagon's new press policy.
December 29, 2025
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First Amendment
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American Association of University Professors v. Rubio
RCFP attorneys are co-representing The Intercept and The Center for Investigative Reporting in the case.
December 18, 2025
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Defending press freedom from unprecedented threat: RCFP’s 2025 year in review
In the face of attacks on press freedom, RCFP stepped up to defend journalists and the public’s right to know.
December 12, 2025
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Special Analysis
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RCFP urges Michigan lawmakers to pass anti-SLAPP bill
The bill would allow courts to quickly weed out meritless lawsuits intended to chill speech about matters of public interest.
December 10, 2025
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Proposed Tennessee court access rule raises constitutional concerns
If adopted, the rule would violate the First Amendment and Tennessee Constitution, RCFP argues.
December 8, 2025
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Unsealed autopsy reveals details about mysterious death of prosecutor Jonathan Luna
An RCFP attorney represented LNP | LancasterOnline in its yearslong legal battle to unseal the records.
December 5, 2025
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Los Angeles Press Club v. Noem
The indiscriminate force used against journalists covering protests chills reporting on matters of public concern.
December 5, 2025
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First Amendment
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RCFP statement on New York Times lawsuit challenging Pentagon press access policy
Unlawful policy “gives government officials unchecked power over who gets a credential and who doesn’t"
December 4, 2025
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