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RCFP supports Illinois bill aimed at protecting public media stations at public universities
The bill would protect the editorial autonomy of non-student public media stations affiliated with public universities.By Chris YoungCategorized in Education
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FCC chairman’s testimony raises ‘serious constitutional concerns’
Despite what the FCC chairman told Congress, the FCC has limited authority to regulate the licenses of news broadcasters.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment
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Breaking down the Gray Lady’s lawsuit against the Pentagon
RCFP explains the legal theories advanced by The New York Times in its lawsuit challenging the Pentagon's new press policy.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendment
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American Association of University Professors v. Rubio
RCFP attorneys are co-representing The Intercept and The Center for Investigative Reporting in the case.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Defending press freedom from unprecedented threat: RCFP’s 2025 year in review
In the face of attacks on press freedom, RCFP stepped up to defend journalists and the public’s right to know.Categorized in Special Analysis
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RCFP urges Michigan lawmakers to pass anti-SLAPP bill
The bill would allow courts to quickly weed out meritless lawsuits intended to chill speech about matters of public interest.By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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Proposed Tennessee court access rule raises constitutional concerns
If adopted, the rule would violate the First Amendment and Tennessee Constitution, RCFP argues.By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Unsealed autopsy reveals details about mysterious death of prosecutor Jonathan Luna
An RCFP attorney represented LNP | LancasterOnline in its yearslong legal battle to unseal the records.Categorized in Court access
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Los Angeles Press Club v. Noem
The indiscriminate force used against journalists covering protests chills reporting on matters of public concern.By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
RCFP statement on New York Times lawsuit challenging Pentagon press access policy
Unlawful policy “gives government officials unchecked power over who gets a credential and who doesn’t"Categorized in Newsgathering
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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.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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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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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
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Electronic Communications Surveillance: What Journalists and Media Organizations Need to Know
This resource helps journalists understand the risks that new applications/services can pose to the security and integrity of communications.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials
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