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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…By Chris YoungCategorized 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…By Chris YoungCategorized 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.”By Doris ZhangCategorized 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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Egbert v. Boule
Court: U.S. Supreme Court Date Filed: Jan. 25, 2022 Update: On June 8, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a decision sharply…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Pennsylvania Department of Health v. Mahon (1066 CD 2021)
Case Number: 1066 CD 2021 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Clients: Spotlight PA, Ed Mahon Brief Filed: Jan. 21, 2022…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
Maryland governor uses disappearing messages app, claims public records law doesn’t apply
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan claims his communications through Wickr are not subject to the state’s open records law.Categorized in Freedom of information
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