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Bill to conceal judges’ personal information raises First Amendment concerns
However well-intentioned, legislation to prevent the disclosure of federal judges’ personal information could also impede accountability reporting.Categorized in First Amendment
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12 years later, recordings of California same-sex marriage trial are finally public
RCFP attorneys have supported KQED’s years-long battle to unseal recordings of the historic same-sex marriage trial.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access
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RCFP suggests revisions to federal agency’s proposed FOIA rules
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is urging a federal agency responsible for advising the president on intellectual…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
A century of repression?
RCFP's Gabe Rottman takes a look at a new book that explores the Espionage Act of 1917 and press freedom.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National security
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County clerk’s office in Pennsylvania agrees to improve access to criminal court records
RCFP attorneys helped five newsrooms settle a lawsuit challenging how the York County Clerk of Courts handled access to records.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access
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At the Supreme Court, the makings of a historic term for internet law
The Supreme Court justices added to their docket their first opportunity to interpret Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.Categorized in Content restrictions
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Doe v. Volokh
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Date Filed: Sept. 19, 2022 Update: On Aug. 16, 2023, the…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
A big week for press freedom in Congress
The House passed a federal shield bill, and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced anti-SLAPP legislation.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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Ground-breaking partnership expands ProJourn, an innovative pro bono legal initiative for local journalists
ProJourn announces a $1.3 million grant, signs up new law firm partners, releases landscape reportCategorized in Announcements
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In re application of PennLive, York Daily Record, and York Dispatch to Unseal Court Records
Case Number: 1:22-mc-00756-SES Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Clients: PennLive, York Daily Record, York Dispatch…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access