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Reporters Committee Q&A highlights important First Amendment case before US Supreme Court
A case involving a federal border agent could have serious implications for journalists’ First Amendment rights, says RCFP's Grayson Clary.By Doris ZhangCategorized in First Amendment -
Louisiana police use of drones to surveil protesters could implicate newsgathering rights
The use of surveillance drones at protests can raise profound First Amendment concerns, for protesters and the press alike. -
Reporters Committee urges California governor to sign bill protecting journalists at protests
Update: On Oct. 9, 2021, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed S.B. 98 into law. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
Iowa jury finds Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri not guilty on all charges
“No journalist should be arrested or prosecuted simply for doing their job,” said RCFP Executive Director Bruce Brown. -
A journalist’s guide to using RCFP’s Legal Hotline
When should journalists contact RCFP's free Legal Hotline? And what should they expect when they do?By Emily GarciaCategorized in Court Access -
Reporters Committee urges New York City officials to dismiss charges against photographer
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and a coalition of 24 media organizations are calling on New York…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
Reporters Committee urges local police department in North Carolina to drop charges against journalist
Update: On May 26, 2021, the Alamance County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the charges against Tomas Murawski. The Reporters Committee…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
RCFP urges California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign bill that would protect journalists covering protests
Update (Oct. 1, 2020): On Sept. 30, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed S.B. 629, which would have strengthened protections for…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
Seattle Police Department will not force news outlets to turn over unpublished protest photos, videos
In June, RCFP supported the news outlets’ fight against the subpoena, arguing that it violated Washington’s shield law, First Amendment. -
Index Newspapers v. City of Portland
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 16 media organizations Court: U.S. District Court,…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering