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On the Docket: Power resides in media coalitions in the fight for government transparency, accountability
RCFP's Paul McAdoo takes a look at how media coalitions he's worked with have made a difference in Tennessee.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
What is ‘national defense information’ anyway?
The scope of "national defense information" has historically been unclear, which is particularly concerning for national security journalists.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National Security -
Reporters Committee announces 2024 Freedom of the Press Award honorees
Reporters Committee to present awards to leaders in the news media and legal fields on Oct. 16 -
Records provide insight into North Carolina environmental agency’s relationship with chemical company
An RCFP attorney helped WHQR obtain agency records that fueled the news outlet's accountability reporting.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Expansion of Section 702 explicitly references press queries
As RCFP's Gabe Rottman writes, the Section 702 reauthorization measure includes "a big red flag for the press."By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National Security -
First Amendment lawsuit forces Allegheny County to revise jail policies
Attorneys from RCFP and Yale's MFIA Clinic helped journalist Brittany Hailer reach a settlement with the county. -
RCFP urges Ohio lawmakers to pass anti-SLAPP bill
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is urging Ohio lawmakers to pass legislation that would allow courts to…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
US Supreme Court won’t review decision that ratchets up legal risk at protests
A longstanding First Amendment protection for a free press may no longer have five votes at the Supreme Court. -
Newsome v. Centurion Correctional Healthcare of New Mexico
Court: New Mexico Court of Appeals Date Filed: April 8, 2024 Background: Centurion Correctional Healthcare of New Mexico, a company…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
House passes 2-year extension of Section 702
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has been used in the past to collect information on journalists.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National Security
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Electronic Communications Surveillance: What Journalists and Media Organizations Need to Know
By Jennifer R. Henrichsen and Hannah Bloch-Wehba* The practice of journalism has never been more global than it is today. At… -
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.
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