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Blades v. United States
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and a coalition of 17 organizations Court: District… -
In the Interest of Three (Suppressed) Minors (ProPublica Prior Restraint)
The Reporters Committee filed an amici letter on behalf of a media coalition in the Circuit Court of Cook County,… -
Reporters Committee and six news organizations seek to unseal court filings in conspiracy case against police officers related to shooting death of Chicago teen
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is seeking to unseal court documents that could shed light on the…By Shawna ChenCategorized in Court Access -
After more than two years, public finally allowed access to court docket in Chicago police officer’s murder trial
Update (May 2, 2018): The public docket sheet is now available here. Two-and-a-half years after a Chicago police officer… -
Stackhouse v. Colorado
James Stackhouse, a criminal defendant appealing his conviction, is seeking review by the U.S. Supreme Court on the issue of…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Court Access -
Reporters Committee and media coalition move to unseal prosecutions of Colombian paramilitary leaders
A coalition of media organizations and journalists led by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has filed petitions… -
United States v. Mohammed Hamzah Khan
A 19-year-old American, Mohammed Hamzah Khan, was arrested as he tried to fly from the United States to Turkey (ultimately…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Court Access -
Colorado court refuses to close jury selection process in Holmes theater-shooting case
A Colorado district court judge on Wednesday rejected the defendant’s request to close the jury selection process for the Aurora… -
Florida Supreme Court rules to close out public, media in redistricting case hearings
The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday to allow third-party records and email to be admitted as evidence in a… -
Colorado v. Holmes
The Reporters Committee and two media organizations wrote a letter opposing a defense motion in the murder trial of James…By RCFPCategorized in Court Access