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D.C. Circuit: FOIA’s ‘foreseeable harm’ standard has teeth
The court's ruling sets a high bar for the government to withhold records under FOIA's “deliberative process” privilege.Categorized in Freedom of Information
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Justice Department subpoenas journalists’ phone records
The Justice Department under former President Donald Trump delayed notifying the journalists before pursuing their records.Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials
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Celebrate open government March 14-20 with Sunshine Week 2021
The 16th annual Sunshine Week, hosted by the News Leaders Association, will focus on last year’s unique transparency issues.Categorized in Freedom of Information
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Oregon’s excessive public records fees deter investigative reporting
State agencies have been criticized for charging high fees for public records, blocking the public from accessing information.Categorized in Freedom of Information
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Washington Blade files FOIA lawsuit against Labor Department
In a complaint filed on behalf of the LGBTQ newspaper, RCFP attorneys argue that the government violated FOIA.Categorized in Freedom of Information
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Reporters Committee reaches settlement with Justice Department after 5-year FOIA battle
RCFP attorneys helped reporter Dylan Tokar obtain records about how government officials appoint attorneys as corporate watchdogs.Categorized in Freedom of Information
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Emails show border agent who investigated journalist and her sources in contact with FBI
Customs and Border Protection released the heavily redacted emails in response to a FOIA lawsuit filed by RCFP, CPJ.Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials
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This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: June 7, 2020
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 115 media and press freedom organizations sent a letter last week to officials…Categorized in Policy
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RCFP Q&A tackles FOIA’s ‘deliberative process’ privilege
Agencies often cite the privilege when denying records requests, but RCFP's Gunita Singh offers journalists tips to avoid rejection.By Ryley GrahamCategorized in Freedom of Information
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What is the ‘deliberative process’ privilege? And why is it used so often to deny FOIA requests?
The D.C. Circuit could soon interpret a 2016 FOIA amendment intended to curtail agencies' abuse of the privilege.By Ryley GrahamCategorized in Freedom of Information
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