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Reporters Committee statement on White House banning CNN, MS NOW, Politico
"A ban like this would be flatly unconstitutional,” said Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown.Categorized in First Amendment
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FCC’s threats to ABC licenses ‘pose a grave danger’ to democracy
In a friend-of-the-court brief, Reporters Committee urges a federal court to end the FCC’s abuse of its licensing authority.Categorized in First Amendment
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Quashed: Reporters Committee attorney helps Indiana journalist fend off subpoena
Thanks to a Reporters Committee attorney’s free legal support, journalist Mike Emery won't have to testify at a federal trial.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment
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TN news outlet wins court battle for records about seizure of Rep. Andy Ogles’s cell phone
A Reporters Committee attorney helped NewsChannel 5 successfully challenge the sealing of search warrants concerning a sitting congressman.Categorized in Politics and elections
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Craig v. Cornerstone Trading Group
A Reporters Committee attorney is helping an Indiana journalist fight a subpoena.Categorized in Local Legal Initiative -
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BusinessDen v. Caligaris
A Reporters Committee attorney is representing the news outlet in fighting for access to public records.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Slavin v. Parnell
The court should block the Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes employees in retaliation for their speech.Categorized in First Amendment -
Journalist sues ICE for records about deadly immigration raid at California cannabis farm
Reporters Committee attorneys representing journalist Jackie Botts argue that ICE and other agencies violated the Freedom of Information Act.Categorized in Immigration
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RFK Jr. appears to have lied to Congress about 2019 trip to Samoa, according to documents obtained by The Guardian, AP
The records were released in response to a lawsuit Reporters Committee attorneys filed on behalf of the AP.Categorized in Health
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Lisi v. Susquehanna Regional Police Department
A Reporters Committee attorney is representing the news outlet and one of its reporters.Categorized in Immigration
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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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