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Reporters Committee letter alerts court to possible consent decree violation
In a May 4 letter on behalf of MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, a Reporters Committee attorney alerted the U.S. District…
May 4, 2020
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Special Analysis: COVID-19 Emergency Measures and Press Freedom
The Reporters Committee examines governments' expansive powers during a public health emergency and how they could affect press freedoms.
April 2, 2020
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As ‘ag-gag’ laws gain momentum, opponents fight them in court
An RCFP attorney will discuss ‘ag-gag’ laws and the First Amendment during this weekend’s Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit.
March 6, 2020
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RCFP analysis: How would the Greenwald charges fare under the First Amendment?
Reporters Committee attorneys argue that the charges would likely present a First Amendment violation in the United States.
February 6, 2020
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M.G. v. Hestrin
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 25 media organizations Court: California Court of…
January 31, 2020
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Indiana Department of Correction v. Toomey
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Society of Professional Journalists and 15 media organizations…
January 17, 2020
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Stroud v. Butler, et al.
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Court: U.S. District…
January 16, 2020
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Reporters Committee mourns passing of founding member Fred Graham
Fred P. Graham helped found the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
December 29, 2019
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Inaugural Scripps Fellow to focus on helping local news organizations
Shannon Jankowski joins the Reporters Committee as the inaugural E.W. Scripps Fellow for Press Freedom.
November 27, 2019
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Bill Powell joins Reporters Committee as Ethics & Excellence in Journalism Legal Fellow
In his new role, Bill Powell focuses on issues related to libel, privacy, and reporters’ privilege.
November 26, 2019
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