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Federal appellate court decision on journalist subpoena raises concerns
The decision could have a significant chilling effect on journalists.
October 16, 2023
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First Amendment
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Everything you need to know about ‘actual malice’
RCFP explains what actual malice really means, how the legal standard benefits journalists and the public, and more.
June 20, 2023
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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.
June 5, 2023
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First Amendment
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New obstacles for Florida defamation bills
The proposals are receiving strong pushback from conservative politicians and media outlets.
April 17, 2023
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Libel and privacy
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Blankenship v. Blakeman
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Date Filed: Oct. 13, 2020 Background: Earlier this year, Don Blankenship,…
October 14, 2020
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Libel and privacy
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Fox News lawsuit would strip First Amendment protection from cable news and the internet
The plaintiff suing Fox is misstating the law in a way that would impair speech, press protections for everyone.
May 18, 2020
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First Amendment
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‘Protect Press Freedom’ campaign announces ABC, Bloomberg, The Boston Globe, FOX News, Google, The New Republic, NowThis and Time among new partners
The campaign is supported by a diverse group of over 45 media outlets, nonprofit organizations and technology partners.
December 13, 2019
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In re Holmes v. Winter
The Reporters Committee led a group of 38 media organizations in supporting the appeal of Jana Winter, a Fox News…
September 5, 2013
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Protecting sources and materials
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Affidavit in support of Fox News reporter Jana Winter
Fox News reporter Jana Winter faces an order to reveal her sources of information in the James Holmes Colorado theater…
April 8, 2013
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