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Federal judge: Pentagon press access policy is unconstitutional
RCFP filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of The New York Times's lawsuit against the Pentagon.Categorized in First Amendment
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Jackson v. Thomson Reuters America Corporation
RCFP is urging the Fourth Circuit to affirm a lower-court ruling that the law is unconstitutional.By evespaCategorized in First Amendment -
Federal judge restores Voice of America’s broadcast operations, orders 1,000 employees back to work
Last year, RCFP urged courts to block the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle VOA and other federally funded international broadcasters.Categorized in First Amendment
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ICE arrest of non-citizen journalist in Tennessee raises serious First Amendment concerns
The arrest and detention of non-citizen reporters can serve as a potent means of suppressing newsgathering and reporting.Categorized in First Amendment
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Levine v. Federal Aviation Administration
RCFP attorneys are representing a photojournalist in a challenge to federal restrictions that criminalize drone flights near DHS vehicles.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
Photojournalist challenges FAA’s ban on drone flights near DHS vehicles
RCFP attorneys are representing photojournalist Rob Levine in challenging the unconstitutional no fly zone.Categorized in First Amendment
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After RCFP pushback, Colorado town settles First Amendment dispute with local newspaper
The town of Bennett, Colorado, had pulled advertising from The I-70 Scout in retaliation for its reporting.Categorized in First Amendment
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Journalist Marisa Kabas discusses her successful fight for bodycam videos of DOGE raid at US Institute of Peace
Through a lawsuit, RCFP attorneys helped Kabas obtain hours of police bodycam footage of the raid. Here’s what it shows.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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Indiana unlawfully withheld execution drug purchasing records, judge rules
The judge sided with arguments made by an RCFP attorney representing the Indiana Capital Chronicle.Categorized in Freedom of information
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5 tips for making the most out of Indiana’s public records law
In advance of Sunshine Week, RCFP's Kris Cundiff shares his top tips for obtaining public records in Indiana.By Kris CundiffCategorized in Freedom of information
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Guía Legal para Reportajes de Inmigración
Esta guía de RCFP explica los asuntos legales que periodistas podrán enfrentar al cubrir la deportación y la aplicación de…Categorized in Immigration
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Immigration Reporting Legal Guide
This RCFP guide helps journalists understand legal issues they may encounter while reporting on immigration enforcement and deportation.Categorized in Immigration
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Reporter’s Recording Guide
This guide covers state laws governing the recording of phone calls and in-person conversations and how those laws affect newsgathering.By Jenn TopperCategorized in Newsgathering
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Anti-SLAPP Legal Guide
This guide details each state’s laws, if any, preventing strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs).Categorized in Policy
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Reporter’s Privilege Compendium
This compendium details the reporter’s privilege in each state and federal circuit.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials
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Open Government Guide
This guide is a complete compendium of information on every state’s open records and open meetings laws.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Open Courts Compendium
This is a general guide to court access issues, with additional information for each state and federal circuit.Categorized in Court access
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