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Efforts to criminalize ‘encroachment’ on police encroach on First Amendment rights
The law makes it a crime to stand within 25 feet of an officer after being told to stop approaching. -
Judge lifts veil of secrecy from legal battle over Maryland’s Anton’s Law
RCFP and The Washington Post successfully challenged a court order that shielded judicial records from the public. -
Louisiana police use of drones to surveil protesters could implicate newsgathering rights
The use of surveillance drones at protests can raise profound First Amendment concerns, for protesters and the press alike. -
Rivera v. Union County Prosecutor’s Office
Court: New Jersey Supreme Court Date Filed: July 28, 2021 Update: On March 14, 2022, the New Jersey Supreme Court…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
New Jersey Supreme Court says attorney general has authority to publish reports about police officer misconduct
RCFP argued that access to the names of officers sanctioned for disciplinary violations allows journalists to report on misconduct. -
5 takeaways from the Reporters Committee’s 2020 Press Freedom report
The fourth annual report reveals the startling extent of police violence against journalists during a year of protest. -
Iowa jury finds Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri not guilty on all charges
“No journalist should be arrested or prosecuted simply for doing their job,” said RCFP Executive Director Bruce Brown. -
After Section 50-a repeal, New York police unions are fighting in court to keep misconduct records secret. So far, they’re losing.
The repeal of the law ushers in a new era of transparency in law enforcement. -
Seattle Police Department will not force news outlets to turn over unpublished protest photos, videos
In June, RCFP supported the news outlets’ fight against the subpoena, arguing that it violated Washington’s shield law, First Amendment. -
Borealis Philanthropy and Reporters Committee partner to expand legal support for newsrooms led by and for people of color
The Borealis Racial Equity in Journalism Fund Legal Fellow will provide media law resources to journalists nationwide.