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RCFP attorneys sue Justice Department for records on Trump administration’s handling of news media guidelines

The news media guidelines, now under renewed scrutiny, serve as an important federal safeguard for reporter-source confidentiality.

May 11, 2021

By Matt Kristoffersen

Protecting Sources and Materials

Reporters Committee: Justice Department’s probes into Minneapolis, Louisville police must investigate treatment of press

RCFP is urging AG Merrick Garland to “examine whether force, arrests … have been misused to chill legitimate journalistic work.”

April 29, 2021

By Matt Kristoffersen

First Amendment

This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: May 3, 2020

For up-to-date resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic, please see our dedicated landing page, which features recommendations for journalists, legislators, and…

May 4, 2020

By Reporters Committee

Policy

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.

September 30, 2019

By Basma Humadi

Protecting Sources and Materials