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City of Memphis releases new videos related to Tyre Nichols’s fatal beating
The recordings were released after a media coalition, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure. -
On the Docket: News outlets should not be shy about seeking access to sealed court records
It’s important to be skeptical of attempts to seal court records.By Paul McAdooCategorized in Court Access -
Graphic videos show prison staff physically restraining death-row inmate
The Associated Press, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully fought to make the videos public. -
Maryland governor uses disappearing messages app, claims public records law doesn’t apply
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan claims his communications through Wickr are not subject to the state’s open records law. -
D.C. Circuit: FOIA’s ‘foreseeable harm’ standard has teeth
The court's ruling sets a high bar for the government to withhold records under FOIA's “deliberative process” privilege. -
Mass surveillance threatens reporting that relies on confidential sources
RCFP is arguing for the reversal of a district court decision in a case challenging mass surveillance by NSA.By Basma HumadiCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
Reporters Committee, AP continue fight against FBI’s FOIA non-compliance
FBI and DOJ have refused to produce adequate records regarding the FBI’s impersonation of the media, RCFP argues.By Simren VermaCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Reporters Committee secures FOIA win in case to uncover details on FBI impersonation of documentary filmmakers
Q&A: What the Reporters Committee’s recent FOIA win means for the public and journalists The U.S. District Court for the… -
Nevada Supreme Court rules order barring news outlets from reporting on public autopsy record is an unconstitutional prior restraint
On Tuesday, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that an order barring the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Associated Press from disseminating… -
Reporters Committee, AP sue for records about FBI’s impersonation of journalists
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and The Associated Press are asking the U.S. district court in Washington,…