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Journalist’s lawsuit prompts FAA to abandon no fly zone near DHS vehicles
The FAA dropped the drone restrictions after RCFP attorneys sued the agency on behalf of photojournalist Rob Levine.Categorized in First Amendment
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Tincher v. Mullin
RCFP supports a lawsuit that seeks to bar federal agents in Minnesota from using excessive force against journalists.Categorized in First Amendment -
Russia’s designation of International Women’s Media Foundation as ‘undesirable’ is a ‘blatant’ attack on press freedom
"We stand in solidarity with our colleagues at the IWMF and call on the Russian government to reverse this designation.”Categorized in Announcements
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Guardian U.S. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
RCFP attorneys are representing the news outlet in a FOIA lawsuit.Categorized in Freedom of information -
Trump executive order targeting NPR, PBS is unconstitutional, judge rules
“This ruling affirms that the government cannot use its power to punish reporting that it does not like."Categorized in First Amendment
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Florida newsroom’s lawsuit forces Village of Key Biscayne to permanently scrap ‘gag’ policy
The Key Biscayne Independent, represented by RCFP attorneys, challenged the constitutionality of the policy.Categorized in First Amendment
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A.C. v. Wood
The Plaindealer is represented by an RCFP attorney.Categorized in Freedom of information -
Federal judge orders SEC to release 2018 video testimony of Elon Musk
On behalf of Jigsaw Productions, RCFP attorneys successfully argued that the disclosure of the video would not harm Musk’s privacy.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Federal judge: Pentagon press access policy is unconstitutional
RCFP filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of The New York Times's lawsuit against the Pentagon.Categorized in First Amendment
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Jackson v. Thomson Reuters America Corporation
RCFP is urging the Fourth Circuit to affirm a lower-court ruling that the law is unconstitutional.Categorized in First Amendment
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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.Categorized 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.By RCFPCategorized 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…By RCFPCategorized 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.By RCFPCategorized 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.By RCFPCategorized 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.By RCFPCategorized 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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