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Center for Investigative Reporting v. Federal Bureau of Prisons
The Center for Investigative Reporting is suing for access to records related to Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
RCFP statement on FBI search of Washington Post reporter’s home
“[T]his is a tremendous escalation in the administration’s intrusions into the independence of the press."Categorized in Announcements
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RCFP welcomes new legal fellow focused on supporting documentary filmmakers
Tanvi Valsangikar, RCFP’s inaugural Abrams Legal Fellow, provides free legal services to FRONTLINE and other documentary filmmakers.By Emily VespaCategorized in Announcements
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Feliciani v. The Impact Project
RCFP attorneys have spent years representing the Bucks County Courier Times in its fight to unseal the records.By evespaCategorized in Court access -
RCFP supports Illinois bill aimed at protecting public media stations at public universities
The bill would protect the editorial autonomy of non-student public media stations affiliated with public universities.By Chris YoungCategorized in Education
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FCC chairman’s testimony raises ‘serious constitutional concerns’
Despite what the FCC chairman told Congress, the FCC has limited authority to regulate the licenses of news broadcasters.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment
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Breaking down the Gray Lady’s lawsuit against the Pentagon
RCFP explains the legal theories advanced by The New York Times in its lawsuit challenging the Pentagon's new press policy.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendment
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American Association of University Professors v. Rubio
RCFP attorneys are co-representing The Intercept and The Center for Investigative Reporting in the case.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Defending press freedom from unprecedented threat: RCFP’s 2025 year in review
In the face of attacks on press freedom, RCFP stepped up to defend journalists and the public’s right to know.Categorized in Special Analysis
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RCFP urges Michigan lawmakers to pass anti-SLAPP bill
The bill would allow courts to quickly weed out meritless lawsuits intended to chill speech about matters of public interest.By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy
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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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