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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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A Journalist’s Guide to Reporting on Information Illegally Obtained by a Third Party
This guide explains the legal risks associated with receiving or publishing material that was illegally obtained by a third party.Categorized in First Amendment
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New RCFP tipsheet helps journalists access immigration, deportation records
RCFP soon plans to publish a more extensive legal guide focused on helping journalists cover immigration.Categorized in Immigration
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Police, Protesters, and the Press
This guide helps journalists understand their rights at protests and how to avoid arrest when reporting on these events.ByCategorized in Newsgathering
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Election Legal Guide
The Election Legal Guide provides an overview of legal issues that journalists may face while reporting on elections.Categorized in Newsgathering
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Guía Legal Para Las Elecciones
Esta Guía Legal para las Elecciones ofrece una vista general de las dificultades legales que podrían encarar los periodistas al…Categorized in Newsgathering
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A Reporter’s Guide to Pre-Publication Review
Pre-publication review, or “vetting,” is the process of reviewing news articles, scripts, and footage to address legal concerns.Categorized in Libel and privacy
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First Amendment Handbook
The First Amendment Handbook provides a basic primer on the laws affecting reporters’ rights to gather and disseminate news.Categorized in Content restrictions
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Understanding Anti-SLAPP laws
Resources and information to understand strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and their impact on journalism.Categorized in Policy
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Access to police body-worn camera video
This map shows current state legislation status and police department policies regarding public access to police worn body camera footage.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Press Freedom & Freedom of Information in Oklahoma Indian Country
This guide provides a primer on press freedom and information access in the many federally recognized tribes located in Oklahoma.Categorized in Local Legal Initiative
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