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Filmmakers discuss FOIA lawsuit behind ‘Reality Winner’ documentary
RCFP attorneys helped Codebreaker Films obtain audio recordings of FBI agents interrogating Reality Winner.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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CIA director personally intervenes in long-forgotten press wiretapping matter (in a good way)
The CIA director said he would personally look into a wiretapping operation in the 1960s against a columnist.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National security
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When the Espionage Act was used directly against the press
A long-form clarification for last week’s post on the Espionage ActBy Gabe RottmanCategorized in National security
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Ahead of Daniel Hale sentencing, RCFP highlights concern about severe sentences in leak cases
RCFP filed a friend-of-the-court brief last week in advance of Daniel Hale’s sentencing for violating the Espionage Act.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in National security
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Justice Department subpoenas journalists’ phone records
The Justice Department under former President Donald Trump delayed notifying the journalists before pursuing their records.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials
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Lepore v. United States
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Date Filed: April 12, 2021 Background: In December 2018, Jill Lepore,…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
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Edgar v. Haines (formerly Edgar v. Ratcliffe)
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Date Filed: Aug. 28, 2020 Updates: On June 23, 2021, the…By Chris YoungCategorized in Prior restraint -
This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: Aug. 23, 2020
Here’s what the staff of the Technology and Press Freedom Project at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press…Categorized in Policy
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This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: July 19, 2020
On Thursday, the Technology and Press Freedom Project’s Linda Moon will join Digital Strategist Tim Schwartz, author of “A Public…Categorized in Policing and corrections
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This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: May 3, 2020
For up-to-date resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic, please see our dedicated landing page, which features recommendations for journalists, legislators, and…Categorized in Policy
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