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A local DA in Oregon served Hanna Merzbach a subpoena at a cafe. An RCFP attorney made it go away.
“It’s really nice to know I have a lawyer in my back pocket if I need it."By Chris YoungCategorized in Hotline -
RCFP, PNA letter to Pennsylvania Supreme Court highlights barriers to accessing court records
A coalition led by RCFP, PNA raises concerns about restrictions on public access to criminal court records in several counties. -
In Pennsylvania, local news outlets fight practices they argue stifle judicial transparency
RCFP attorneys are representing five news organizations in their federal civil rights lawsuit against the York County Clerk of Courts. -
Malheur Enterprise investigation shines light on school district’s leadership dispute
The newspaper, represented by RCFP attorneys, successfully sued for records concerning discrimination allegations against board members.By Doris ZhangCategorized in Freedom of Information -
RCFP’s Local Legal Initiative powers investigative reporting and chips away at culture of secrecy in state, local government
“The first two years of the Local Legal Initiative have been a huge success.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Local Legal Initiative -
RCFP helps Philadelphia Gay News reporter access information about LGBTQ+ advisory committee
“You don’t have to just accept what an agency says. ... You can reach out to the Reporters Committee.”By Doris ZhangCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Oklahoma journalist uses RCFP legal hotline to connect with attorney, obtain records on police killing of tribal citizen
“A service like this is really important not only for reporters but for the people we do our jobs for.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
Through public records lawsuits, RCFP’s Local Legal Initiative seeks to improve Pennsylvania’s Right to Know Law
RCFP attorneys hope that successful public records lawsuits could help shape the state’s law in favor of greater transparency. -
Oregon’s excessive public records fees deter investigative reporting
State agencies have been criticized for charging high fees for public records, blocking the public from accessing information. -
Reporters Committee launches Local Legal Initiative in Oklahoma to expand legal support for local investigative and enterprise journalism
Oklahoma lawyer Kathryn Gardner joins the Reporters Committee as Local Legal Initiative attorney in the state