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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press v. Office of the Attorney General
RCFP is suing for records related to the DOJ’s efforts to wield its investigative powers against a Washington Post reporter.Categorized in Freedom of information -
Journalists say unprecedented FBI raid on reporter’s home will have ‘widespread ramifications’
Journalists say the raid is already impacting their ability to get important stories to the public.Categorized in Newsgathering
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TECfusions v. Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
An RCFP attorney is representing Technical.ly and one of its reporters in the lawsuit.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Donnelly v. Des Moines Register
RCFP is urging the Eighth Circuit to dismiss a lawsuit over the Des Moines Register's 2024 presidential poll.Categorized in First Amendment -
DOJ blocks public and press from accessing immigration courts, lawsuit alleges
Immigration courts should be open to the public and the press, but too often they are not.Categorized in Court access
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RCFP attorney defends Louisiana journalist sued by local government over public records requests
“This is a meritless attempt to deter reporting,” said RCFP’s Louisiana-based staff attorney, Virginia Hamrick.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Cantor v. Virginia Department of Corrections
Journalist David Cantor, represented by RCFP attorneys, is suing the VA Department of Corrections for taser logs.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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In Re: Public Records Request of John Summers
An RCFP attorney is representing John Summers, editor of the West Baton Rouge Independent.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press v. U.S. Department of the Army
RCFP is suing for access to records concerning any First Amendment-related training provided to troops deployed to LA.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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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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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