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Reporters Committee statement on judge’s order blocking White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
The court’s decision protects not only the press, but the public, said Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown.Categorized in First Amendment
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Yalch v. City of Tulsa
The Frontier and one of its reporters are represented by a Reporters Committee attorney.Categorized in Policing and corrections -
Reporters Committee statement on reported DOJ investigation of White House press pool
Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown called it “another and even more brazen attempt to try to intimidate journalists.”Categorized in First Amendment
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Flowers v. U.S. Secret Service
Journalist Alison Flowers is suing the Secret Service for records related to the 1980s prosecution of Dee Farmer.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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The Associated Press v. Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
The AP is challenging a rule that makes it harder for journalists to report on federal immigration cases.Categorized in Immigration -
AP challenges federal court rule restricting access to immigration records
Reporters Committee attorneys argue that the rule unconstitutionally impedes news coverage on a matter of intense public interest.Categorized in Immigration
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American Broadcasting Companies v. Federal Communications Commission
Reporters Committee is urging a federal court to block the FCC’s efforts to punish ABC for its editorial decisions.Categorized in First Amendment -
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CNN v. Trump
Reporters Committee is urging a federal court to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.Categorized in First Amendment -
Reporters Committee statement on judge ordering White House to restore press access to CNN, MS NOW, Politico
“This ruling is an important win for the American public,” said Reporters Committee President Bruce D. Brown.Categorized in First Amendment
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Media coalition: White House press ban targeting CNN, MS NOW, Politico is ‘illegal and unconstitutional’
Dozens of media outlets joined Reporters Committee in urging a court to restore White House access to the news outlets.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 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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