Black Lives Matter

Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division — First Department Date Filed: April 21, 2023 Background: In 2020, the nonprofit…

The use of surveillance drones at protests can raise profound First Amendment concerns, for protesters and the press alike.

Court: New Jersey Supreme Court Date Filed: July 28, 2021 Update: On March 14, 2022, the New Jersey Supreme Court…

RCFP argued that access to the names of officers sanctioned for disciplinary violations allows journalists to report on misconduct.

The fourth annual report reveals the startling extent of police violence against journalists during a year of protest.

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

Court: New Jersey Supreme Court Date Filed: Dec. 15, 2020 Update: On June 7, 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court…

When should journalists contact RCFP's free Legal Hotline? And what should they expect when they do?

Police aggressions against journalists covering the protests have proved to be an inflection point for violence against the news media.

Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Date Filed: Sept. 2, 2020 Update: On Oct. 9, a three-judge…