Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics

A case involving a federal border agent could have serious implications for journalists’ First Amendment rights, says RCFP's Grayson Clary.

Can federal officials be held personally liable for damages when they retaliate against individuals for exercising First Amendment rights?

Court: U.S. Supreme Court Date Filed: Jan. 25, 2022 Update: On June 8, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a decision sharply…

Bivens remedies are a powerful deterrent against law enforcement interfering in newsgathering.

Bivens claims allow plaintiffs to sue federal officers in their personal capacities for violations of certain constitutional rights.

Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Date Filed: Feb. 1, 2021 Background: In July 2019, Jason…

Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Date Filed: Dec. 21, 2020 Update: On June 21, 2021, U.S. District…