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ACLU seeks review in head-scratcher of an 8th Circuit right-to-observe case
The appeals court's decision is dangerous for press rights, writes the RCFP's Gabe Rottman.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendment -
California police unions, agencies should pay attorneys’ fees in fight over misconduct records
RCFP attorneys argue that preventing news organizations from recovering attorneys’ fees in successful litigation discourages the pursuit of public records.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
‘Gag order’ tied to demand for Microsoft communications chills reporting
Reporters Committee attorneys argue that a nondisclosure order linked to a government demand for Microsoft communications threatens newsgathering.By Basma HumadiCategorized in Prior Restraint -
Reporters Committee supports coalition’s effort to unseal Facebook Messenger encryption case documents
The Washington Post, ACLU, EFF & others should get court documents in a case between DOJ & Facebook, RCFP argues. -
Appeals court rules government must release drone memo
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Department of Justice must release a memo on the legal basis for… -
CIA must acknowledge records of drone strike program, appellate court rules
The CIA cannot refuse to search for records about U.S. drone strikes on the grounds that acknowledging the existence of… -
N.Y. court orders Twitter to turn over user information in criminal case
A New York criminal court ruled that prosecutors seeking information about a defendant’s Internet activity can subpoena third-party online service… -
Federal appeals court rules government may withhold CIA interrogation, waterboarding records
A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that the government may withhold certain records relating to the Central Intelligence Agency’s use… -
First Amendment prevents prosecution for recording police performance of public duties
The Illinois Eavesdropping Act, one of the broadest restrictions on audio recording nationwide, is likely unconstitutional and may not be… -
Police do not intend to enforce Illinois eavesdropping law during NATO summit
Journalists opposing the controversial Illinois eavesdropping statute expressed relief when a Chicago official announced that police do not plan to…