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Curfew orders without media exemptions may be unconstitutional under First Amendment
The Reporters Committee is tracking curfew violation incidents involving members of the news media.Categorized in Policing and corrections
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In wake of protests, New York lawmakers repeal law used to keep police misconduct records secret
RCFP’s recent letter to state officials urging for repeal was the organization’s latest effort to fight the secrecy provision.Categorized in Freedom of information
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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 letter to New York City officials demands end to police attacks on journalists
On June 6, 2020, the Reporters Committee sent a letter to New York City’s mayor and police commissioner, calling for…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
Reporters Committee letter to Minnesota officials demands end to police attacks against journalists
Over 100 media and press freedom organizations signed on to the Reporters Committee’s letter to Minnesota officials.Categorized in First Amendment
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Reporters Committee letter to Minnesota officials denounces police attacks on journalists
On June 2, 2020, the Reporters Committee sent a letter to Minnesota officials demanding that law enforcement officers immediately stop…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
Reporters Committee tracks curfew orders in wake of nationwide protests
As local, state officials clamp down on protests, RCFP is monitoring if curfews include carve-outs for the media.Categorized in First Amendment
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