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Unsealed surveillance footage shows violence against inmates inside Los Angeles County jails
The videos were made public after RCFP attorneys sought to unseal them on behalf of the LA Times.Categorized in Court Access
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Virginia public officials misuse ‘working papers’ exemption to shield records
RCFP attorneys are challenging government officials’ broad interpretation of the “working papers” exemption of Virginia’s public records law.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information
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Checking in on Section 702
There is strong bipartisan support in Congress for reforming the surveillance program.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National Security
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Florio v. Gallaudet University
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Date Filed: Nov. 3, 2023 Update: On Nov. 7,…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Filmmakers discuss FOIA lawsuit behind ‘Reality Winner’ documentary
RCFP attorneys helped Codebreaker Films obtain audio recordings of FBI agents interrogating Reality Winner.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information
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NewsNation journalist Evan Lambert sues law enforcement officials over arrest at train derailment press conference
Lambert is represented by attorneys from RCFP and the First Amendment Clinic at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.Categorized in First Amendment
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Public radio journalist Josie Huang reaches major settlement with LA County
Huang was represented by attorneys from RCFP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.Categorized in First Amendment
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Public radio journalist Josie Huang reaches $700,000 settlement with LA County, Sheriff’s Department
Attorneys from RCFP and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher helped Huang reach a settlement related to her unlawful arrest in 2020.Categorized in First Amendment
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Energy Transfer v. Greenpeace International
Court: Minnesota Court of Appeals Date Filed: Nov. 3, 2023 Background: In 2021, the pipeline company Energy Transfer issued subpoenas…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
Public records controversy in aftermath of Marion County Record raid
A request for texts related to the raid may set up a “major test” for the Kansas Open Records Act.By Gabe RottmanCategorized 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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Press Freedom on Tribal Lands
This guide provides a primer on press freedom issues on tribal lands located within the United States. Tribal law varies…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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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Press freedom and government transparency during COVID-19
This COVID-19 resource addresses court access, public records, open meetings, and government emergency powers amid the pandemic.Categorized in Court Access
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Understanding Anti-SLAPP laws
What is Anti-SLAPP? Short for strategic lawsuits against public participation, SLAPPs have become an all-too-common tool for intimidating and silencing…Categorized in Policy -
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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Guía Legal Para Las Elecciones
Esta guía ofrece un panorama general de los problemas legales a los que podrían enfrentarse los periodistas durante la cobertura…Categorized in Newsgathering
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Federal cases involving unauthorized disclosures to the news media, 1778 to the present
A comprehensive and comparable list of federal cases involving the leakage of classified information to the news media.Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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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