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‘Gag order’ tied to demand for Microsoft communications chills reporting
Reporters Committee attorneys argue that a nondisclosure order linked to a government demand for Microsoft communications threatens newsgathering.By Basma HumadiCategorized in Prior Restraint
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Reporters Committee: Disclosure of police misconduct records serves public interest
The Reporters Committee and other media organizations argue that public access to police misconduct records is crucial.Categorized in Freedom of Information
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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
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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
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Reporters Committee calls for investigation into search of journalist Bryan Carmody’s home and office
The San Francisco Police Department executed search warrants for the home and office of San Francisco-based freelance journalist Bryan Carmody…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press asks court to authorize release of grand jury materials included in Mueller report
Update: On Aug. 6, the Reporters Committee filed a motion to consolidate its case seeking the public release of grand jury material…Categorized in Announcements -
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How foreign intelligence surveillance law applies to the news media
By Gabe Rottman and Linda Moon In September, the Intercept published a story titled, "Government Can Spy on Journalists in…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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New DOJ reports provide detail on use of law enforcement tools against the news media
The DOJ "News Media Guidelines," codified in 28 C.F.R. § 50.10 (the "Guidelines"), govern the collection of records or information…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
FBI records shed light on the agency’s impersonation of journalists and documentary filmmakers
Documents obtained through FOIA lawsuit by the Reporters Committee reveal policies for undercover impersonation of members of the media.Categorized in Freedom of Information
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Judge rules DOJ will have to release information about nominations for corporate compliance monitorships
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press secured an important victory last Thursday in Tokar v. Department of Justice currently…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Freedom of Information