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DOJ revises prosecutors’ manual on ‘news media guidelines’
The revised section of the "Justice Manual" includes some notable points of interest for journalists.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Newsgatheringview more
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All federal law enforcement agencies need clear, public guidelines to protect journalists
Records RCFP obtained show what can happen when federal law enforcement agencies lack clear rules to protect press freedom.view more
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New Justice Department policy marks ‘historic shift’ in press protection
“This is a watershed moment,” said Bruce D. Brown, executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.view more
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So you want to unseal a warrant
In the wake of the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search, we explain how federal courts usually approach public access to warrant materials.view more
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ICE implements policy limiting demands for information from or about journalists, but it still needs work
A look at the pros and cons of the policy recently implemented by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materialsview more
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RCFP submits comments to Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
The Reporters Committee is urging the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to consider whether federal agencies have in…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
Reporters Committee attorneys honored at American Lawyer Industry Awards for advocacy efforts to protect sources
The award recognizes RCFP's work to secure a transformative change in how the DOJ handles investigations involving journalists.view more
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In historic move, Justice Department adopts policy barring records seizures from journalists
The new policy replaces the balancing test that required the DOJ to weigh investigative needs against press rights.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materialsview more
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Reporters Committee statement on historic Justice Department policy barring news media records seizures
"The attorney general has taken a necessary and momentous step to protect press freedom at a critical time."view more
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DOJ drops John Bolton pre-publication review lawsuit
The Bolton suit, which RCFP called "flatly unconstitutional," was one of the more extraordinary moves by the DOJ under former President Trump.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Prior Restraintview more