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Troubling interference with media in Uvalde
Some public officials and private individuals in Uvalde, Texas, have been improperly preventing journalists from doing their job.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Newsgathering
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Perrusquia v. Bonner
Case Number: CH-22-0820 Court: The Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, for the Thirtieth Judicial District at Memphis Client: Marc…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
Philadelphia Inquirer investigation reveals PR effort to spin pension fund’s accounting error
RCFP attorneys represented the newspaper in its successful effort to obtain emails from executives of Pennsylvania’s largest pension fund.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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Reporters Committee announces 2022 Freedom of the Press Award honorees
RCFP to present awards to Baine, Khan, Thomas, Woodruff and the Sahan Journal on October 11.Categorized in Announcements
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A close look at Justice Alito’s dissent as Supreme Court blocks Texas social media law
Alito drew criticism for raising the state's argument that platforms’ exercise of editorial discretion was in tension with Section 230.Categorized in Content restrictions
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Sullivan v. The University of Washington
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Date Filed: June 1, 2022 Background: In June 2021, People for…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
A local DA in Oregon served Hanna Merzbach a subpoena at a cafe. An RCFP attorney made it go away.
“It’s really nice to know I have a lawyer in my back pocket if I need it."By Chris YoungCategorized in Environment
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In Supreme Court’s shadow, another important ruling for free speech online
If SCOTUS lets Texas’s content-moderation law stay in effect, the result will be a significant shift in internet law.Categorized in Content restrictions
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The Sentinel Colorado v. Rodriguez
Case Number: 2022CV30927 Court: District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado Client: The Sentinel Colorado Application for Access Filed: May 23, 2022…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
RCFP, PNA letter to Pennsylvania Supreme Court highlights barriers to accessing court records
A coalition led by RCFP, PNA raises concerns about restrictions on public access to criminal court records in several counties.Categorized in Court access
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