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Reporters Committee statement on White House banning CNN, MS NOW, Politico
"A ban like this would be flatly unconstitutional,” said Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown.Categorized in First Amendment
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FCC’s threats to ABC licenses ‘pose a grave danger’ to democracy
In a friend-of-the-court brief, Reporters Committee urges a federal court to end the FCC’s abuse of its licensing authority.Categorized in First Amendment
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Quashed: Reporters Committee attorney helps Indiana journalist fend off subpoena
Thanks to a Reporters Committee attorney’s free legal support, journalist Mike Emery won't have to testify at a federal trial.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment
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TN news outlet wins court battle for records about seizure of Rep. Andy Ogles’s cell phone
A Reporters Committee attorney helped NewsChannel 5 successfully challenge the sealing of search warrants concerning a sitting congressman.Categorized in Politics and elections
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Craig v. Cornerstone Trading Group
A Reporters Committee attorney is helping an Indiana journalist fight a subpoena.Categorized in Local Legal Initiative -
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BusinessDen v. Caligaris
A Reporters Committee attorney is representing the news outlet in fighting for access to public records.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Slavin v. Parnell
The court should block the Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes employees in retaliation for their speech.Categorized in First Amendment -
Journalist sues ICE for records about deadly immigration raid at California cannabis farm
Reporters Committee attorneys representing journalist Jackie Botts argue that ICE and other agencies violated the Freedom of Information Act.Categorized in Immigration
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RFK Jr. appears to have lied to Congress about 2019 trip to Samoa, according to documents obtained by The Guardian, AP
The records were released in response to a lawsuit Reporters Committee attorneys filed on behalf of the AP.Categorized in Health
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Lisi v. Susquehanna Regional Police Department
A Reporters Committee attorney is representing the news outlet and one of its reporters.Categorized in Immigration
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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 Newsgathering
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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 Newsgathering
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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.Categorized in Newsgathering
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Guía Legal Para Las Elecciones
Esta Guía originalmente fue redactada en 2020 por las abogadas Sarah Matthews y Gunita Singh, practicantes en derecho Audrey Greene…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 Policing and corrections
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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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