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Murthy v. Missouri
Court: U.S. Supreme Court Date Filed: Dec. 22, 2023 Background: In May 2022, the states of Missouri and Louisiana, as…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
As Congress weighs reauthorization, controversial spying tool turns 15
If Section 702 is to be reauthorized, lawmakers should insist on reforms that better protect First Amendment rights.Categorized in First Amendment
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The Privacy Act and media leaks
We look at a media leak subpoena case involving a former Fox News correspondent's reporting on an FBI counterintelligence investigation.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in First Amendment
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We missed a bunch of long-forgotten leak hunts
Three weeks ago, this newsletter had a piece reporting that CIA Director William J. Burns wrote to Jim Scott, the son of…By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National security
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In re: sealed case
Case Number: 23-3001 Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit Client: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Government can’t keep surveillance orders secret, district court rules in RCFP case
A federal district court's ruling in a case litigated by RCFP attorneys is a significant victory for transparency.Categorized in Court access
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In re application of PennLive, York Daily Record, and York Dispatch to Unseal Court Records
Case Number: 1:22-mc-00756-SES Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Clients: PennLive, York Daily Record, York Dispatch…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
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Snitko v. United States
Court: U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division Date Filed: Aug. 2, 2022 Update: On Aug.…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
Eighth Circuit considers constitutionality of electronic device border searches
The border search question has split federal circuits.Categorized in First Amendment
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In one week at the US Supreme Court, state secrets prevail twice
The Supreme Court appears to be receptive to the government’s claimed need for national security secrecy.Categorized in National security
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