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Brown v. State of Mississippi
An RCFP attorney is representing Mississippi Today in its fight for public access to the judicial records.By evespaCategorized in Court access -
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press v. U.S. Department of Justice
RCFP is suing the Trump administration for records about the arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Shane Bollman.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
Attending IRE26? Mark your calendar for these sessions featuring RCFP attorneys!
RCFP attorneys to talk FOIA, source protection, safety, and more at IRE 2026Categorized in Announcements
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RCFP sues DOJ, ICE for records related to arrests of independent journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Shane Bollman
It's RCFP’s latest effort to bring transparency to cases in which the government appears to have ignored press freedom guardrails.Categorized in Freedom of information
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Journalist’s lawsuit alleges LAPD officer targeted, attacked her at anti-ICE protest
RCFP attorneys are co-representing journalist Lauren Tomasi after an LAPD officer shot her with a rubber bullet.Categorized in First Amendment
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Tomasi v. City of Los Angeles
RCFP attorneys are representing a TV journalist who was shot by a police officer with a rubber bullet.By evespaCategorized in First Amendment -
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In re: Petitions to seal coroner’s files of Lori Wasko, Dennis Seelenbrandt, and Carmine Faino
An RCFP attorney represented PennLive in opposing a coroner's effort to seal autopsy records.By evespaCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Melamed v. City of Philadelphia Police Department
The Inquirer and one of its reporters are suing the Philadelphia Police Department for access to police bodycam videos.By evespaCategorized in Freedom of information -
RCFP helps freelancer investigate oil and gas pollution in Oklahoma
Using records obtained with the help of RCFP, journalist Nick Bowlin investigated state regulators’ failure to stop toxic wastewater leaks.By Chris YoungCategorized in Environment
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New documentary ‘Seized’ explores police raid on Marion County Record
RCFP recently spoke with the director of the new film, which screens on June 13 at the DC/DOX Film Festival.By Chris YoungCategorized 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.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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