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A close look at the Bryan Carmody case
RCFP examines how & why the FBI was involved in the raid of a San Francisco-based journalist. -
Reporters Committee, AP continue fight against FBI’s FOIA non-compliance
FBI and DOJ have refused to produce adequate records regarding the FBI’s impersonation of the media, RCFP argues.By Simren VermaCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Senators introduce bill to strengthen FOIA
The new law would restore decades of FOIA precedent after unfavorable Supreme Court decision. -
Reporters Committee, 38 media organizations argue for revisions to EPA’s proposed FOIA policy
The Environmental Protection Agency should allow comments & revisions to its updated FOIA policy, RCFP argues. -
Update: D.C. Council drops FOIA changes from budget proposal
Update (5/16/2019): The proposed changes to the District's Freedom of Information Act, which sparked opposition from the Reporters Committee, D.C.…By Rick BlumCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Reporters Committee, NBC 7 San Diego sue U.S. immigration agencies for violating FOIA
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, NBC 7 San Diego, and its reporter Tom Jones have filed a… -
FOIA protects press and public’s access to information on retailer revenue from SNAP, Reporters Committee argues
Case involving disclosure of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program data may bring Supreme Court’s first interpretation of Exemption 4 -
Reporters Committee secures FOIA win in case to uncover details on FBI impersonation of documentary filmmakers
Q&A: What the Reporters Committee’s recent FOIA win means for the public and journalists The U.S. District Court for the… -
Sunshine Week 2019: Thanks to the transparency community, public records reporting is stronger than ever
For a law associated with sunshine, the Freedom of Information Act hasn’t had much time in the limelight. Long considered…By JPat BrownCategorized in Freedom of Information -
US Supreme Court to interpret FOIA Exemption 4
Update 7/5/2019: On Monday, June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for companies to keep information submitted to…