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Unsealed surveillance footage shows violence against inmates inside Los Angeles County jails
The videos were made public after RCFP attorneys sought to unseal them on behalf of the LA Times.Categorized in Court Access
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Virginia public officials misuse ‘working papers’ exemption to shield records
RCFP attorneys are challenging government officials’ broad interpretation of the “working papers” exemption of Virginia’s public records law.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information
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Checking in on Section 702
There is strong bipartisan support in Congress for reforming the surveillance program.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National Security
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Florio v. Gallaudet University
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Date Filed: Nov. 3, 2023 Update: On Nov. 7,…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Filmmakers discuss FOIA lawsuit behind ‘Reality Winner’ documentary
RCFP attorneys helped Codebreaker Films obtain audio recordings of FBI agents interrogating Reality Winner.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information
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NewsNation journalist Evan Lambert sues law enforcement officials over arrest at train derailment press conference
Lambert is represented by attorneys from RCFP and the First Amendment Clinic at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.Categorized in First Amendment
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Public radio journalist Josie Huang reaches major settlement with LA County
Huang was represented by attorneys from RCFP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.Categorized in First Amendment
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Public radio journalist Josie Huang reaches $700,000 settlement with LA County, Sheriff’s Department
Attorneys from RCFP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher helped Huang reach a settlement related to her unlawful arrest in 2020.Categorized in First Amendment
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Energy Transfer v. Greenpeace International
Court: Minnesota Court of Appeals Date Filed: Nov. 3, 2023 Background: In 2021, the pipeline company Energy Transfer issued subpoenas…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
Public records controversy in aftermath of Marion County Record raid
A request for texts related to the raid may set up a “major test” for the Kansas Open Records Act.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Freedom of Information
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Reporter’s Recording Guide
The Reporter's Recording Guide provides a summary of each state's laws governing the recording of phone calls and in-person conversations and how those laws affect newsgathering. Because…By Jenn Topper
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Anti-SLAPP Legal Guide
Anti-SLAPP laws provide defendants a way to quickly dismiss meritless lawsuits—known as “SLAPPs” or “Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation”—filed against…By RCFP
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Reporter’s Privilege Compendium
The Reporter's Privilege is a complete compendium of information on the reporter's privilege — the right not to be compelled to…
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Open Government Guide
The Open Government Guide is a complete compendium of information on every state's open records and open meetings laws. Each state's…
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Open Courts Compendium
The Open Courts Compendium is a general guide to court access issues, with specific additional information for each state and…
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