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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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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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RCFP statement on pipeline company’s subpoenas against nonprofit news site, journalist
“These subpoenas are an attempt to intimidate journalists and silence their sources, and the court should immediately dismiss them.”
April 19, 2021
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Reporters Committee
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Reporters Committee legal hotline available for inauguration coverage
The free hotline will work with criminal defense attorneys in D.C. and 10 states in preparation for armed protests.
January 15, 2021
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Reporters Committee
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Local Legal Initiative
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Reporters Committee legal hotline available for journalists covering 2020 election
The hotline will be staffed by RCFP attorneys in Washington, D.C., and 12 battleground states until polls close.
October 27, 2020
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Reporters Committee
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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.
June 2, 2020
By
Chris Young
and
Gabe Rottman
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First Amendment
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Inaugural Scripps Fellow to focus on helping local news organizations
Shannon Jankowski joins the Reporters Committee as the inaugural E.W. Scripps Fellow for Press Freedom.
November 27, 2019
By
Simren Verma
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Madeline Lamo joins Reporters Committee as Media Litigation Fellow
In her new role, Madeline Lamo focuses on helping journalists access court proceedings and legal records.
November 25, 2019
By
Emily Gayton
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