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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. -
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 -
Celebrate open government March 10-16 with Sunshine Week 2019
Reporters Committee Policy Director Rick Blum: Every week should be Sunshine Week Every year, the news industry comes together to…By Anna G. BahnCategorized 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… -
How keeping electronic surveillance records sealed threatens journalists, source communications
In 2010, the Federal Bureau of Investigation seized the content of then-Fox News reporter James Rosen's personal emails using a… -
Reporters Committee urges court to unseal settlement records in Louisiana police-involved shooting
Media organizations are calling for transparency around a settlement agreement reached following an alleged police-involved shooting in Louisiana. In 2014,… -
Interior Department’s FOIA proposal faces scrutiny from the Reporters Committee
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 39 news media organizations have submitted comments opposing changes to the… -
With farm bill passage, Congress reaffirms public’s right to see how much money retailers earn from SNAP
The Food Improvement Act of 2018, or farm bill, that Congress passed with strong bipartisan support and that the president… -
Media coalition asks New York court to affirm police union can’t prevent release of police body camera footage
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and a coalition of 13 media organizations are urging a New York…By Evan PoppCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Reporters Committee and six news organizations seek to unseal court filings in conspiracy case against police officers related to shooting death of Chicago teen
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is seeking to unseal court documents that could shed light on the…By Shawna ChenCategorized in Court Access