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RCFP’s Local Legal Initiative powers investigative reporting and chips away at culture of secrecy in state, local government
“The first two years of the Local Legal Initiative have been a huge success.”Categorized in Local Legal Initiative
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In Arizona, another threat to the right to record law enforcement
An Arizona bill that would criminalize filming a police officer without the officer’s permission is part of a troubling trend.Categorized in Newsgathering
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Couloumbis v. Senate of Pennsylvania; Janesch v. Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Case Numbers: 160 CD 2022; 142 CD 2022 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Clients: Angela Couloumbis, Sam Janesch Petitions for…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Jewel v. National Security Agency
Court: U.S. Supreme Court Date Filed: Feb. 18, 2022 Update: On June 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not…Categorized in National security -
Federal privacy watchdog gets new leadership as CIA domestic surveillance concerns surface
The CIA released part of a privacy watchdog's report acknowledging that the agency engages in secretive bulk data collection.Categorized in National security
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Central Dauphin School District v. Hawkins
Court: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Date Filed: Feb. 9, 2022 Update: On Dec. 21, 2022, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed the…Categorized in Education -
RCFP helps Philadelphia Gay News reporter access information about LGBTQ+ advisory committee
“You don’t have to just accept what an agency says. ... You can reach out to the Reporters Committee.”Categorized in Freedom of information
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What the release of the Amir Locke shooting video reveals about Minnesota public access laws
The release of police bodycam footage highlights the discretionary application of the state's public access laws.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Louisiana police use of drones to surveil protesters could implicate newsgathering rights
The use of surveillance drones at protests can raise profound First Amendment concerns, for protesters and the press alike.Categorized in Newsgathering
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Supreme Court should ensure First Amendment rights have remedies, Reporters Committee coalition argues
Can federal officials be held personally liable for damages when they retaliate against individuals for exercising First Amendment rights?Categorized in Newsgathering
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