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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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RCFP expands free legal support to local newsrooms in Gulf states and upper Midwest
The expansion nearly doubles the Local Legal Initiative, building on six years of success supporting local journalism.Categorized in Announcements
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In re: Ranbaxy generic drug application antitrust litigation
ProPublica seeks to unseal court records in generic drug litigation.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
The Guardian: Most immigrants targeted for deportation in 2025 had no criminal history, data reveal
The Guardian obtained the data with free legal support from RCFP attorneys.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Judge rejects DOJ request to search Washington Post reporter’s electronic devices
The court “made the right call — and the constitutionally appropriate one," said RCFP’s Gabe Rottman.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials
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In House testimony, RCFP highlights Trump administration’s threats to press freedom
“Bipartisan efforts are needed to counter these threats,” RCFP Vice President of Policy Gabe Rottman testified.Categorized in First Amendment
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Judge orders DC police to release bodycam videos related to DOGE takeover of Institute of Peace
RCFP attorneys represented journalist Marisa Kabas in a public records lawsuit seeking access to the police bodycam footage.Categorized in Freedom of information
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RCFP urges federal district court in Pennsylvania to lift restrictions on accessing immigration records
A federal court is unlawfully prohibiting journalists from copying immigration records at the courthouse. The practice must stop.Categorized in Court access
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Bodycam, dashcam videos offer new details about what led to fatal police shooting in Pennsylvania
WKBN obtained the recordings after successfully suing the PA State Police with free legal help from an RCFP attorney.Categorized 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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