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Florida election law appears to ban protected newsgathering at polling places
On behalf of journalist Abel Fernández, Reporters Committee attorneys warn election officials not to unconstitutionally enforce the law.Categorized in Politics and elections
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Reporters Committee statement on judge’s order blocking White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
The court’s decision protects not only the press, but the public, said Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown.Categorized in First Amendment
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Yalch v. City of Tulsa
The Frontier and one of its reporters are represented by a Reporters Committee attorney.Categorized in Policing and corrections -
Reporters Committee statement on reported DOJ investigation of White House press pool
Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown called it “another and even more brazen attempt to try to intimidate journalists.”Categorized in First Amendment
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Flowers v. U.S. Secret Service
Journalist Alison Flowers is suing the Secret Service for records related to the 1980s prosecution of Dee Farmer.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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The Associated Press v. Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
The AP is challenging a rule that makes it harder for journalists to report on federal immigration cases.Categorized in Immigration -
AP challenges federal court rule restricting access to immigration records
Reporters Committee attorneys argue that the rule unconstitutionally impedes news coverage on a matter of intense public interest.Categorized in Immigration
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American Broadcasting Companies v. Federal Communications Commission
Reporters Committee is urging a federal court to block the FCC’s efforts to punish ABC for its editorial decisions.Categorized in First Amendment -
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CNN v. Trump
Reporters Committee is urging a federal court to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.Categorized in First Amendment -
Reporters Committee statement on judge ordering White House to restore press access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico
“This ruling is an important win for the American public,” said Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown.Categorized in First Amendment
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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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