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Reporters Committee statement on findings of Justice Department investigation into Minneapolis Police Department
The Justice Department found that the Minneapolis Police Department "violates people's First Amendment rights."
June 16, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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First Amendment
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What the release of the Amir Locke shooting video reveals about Minnesota public access laws
The release of police bodycam footage highlights the discretionary application of the state's public access laws.
February 14, 2022
By
Gillian Vernick
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Freedom of Information
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Reporters Committee: Justice Department’s probes into Minneapolis, Louisville police must investigate treatment of press
RCFP is urging AG Merrick Garland to “examine whether force, arrests … have been misused to chill legitimate journalistic work.”
April 29, 2021
By
Matt Kristoffersen
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First Amendment
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Why were Minnesota police photographing journalists?
The incident was one of a slew of press rights violations reported during recent protests in Minnesota.
April 25, 2021
By
Grayson Clary
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First Amendment
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