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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 -
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New report assesses the state of U.S. press freedoms, shows protests were the most dangerous place for U.S. journalists in 2017
The most perilous place for a journalist in the U.S. last year was at a protest, according to a new…Categorized in Announcements -
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Reporters Committee suing Justice Dept., FBI for records of documentary filmmaker impersonations
On Monday, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice and the…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Freedom of information -
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How do leak investigations work?
On Friday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced efforts to a crack down on unauthorized disclosures to the news media, citing…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee troubled by FBI’s stance on impersonating journalists
David Boardman, chairman of the steering committee of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, issued the following statement…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee, AP sue for records about FBI’s impersonation of journalists
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and The Associated Press are asking the U.S. district court in Washington,…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Strengthening and preserving the attorney general guidelines for media subpoenas
Since 2013, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has led a group of media organizations — known as…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials