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The right to livestream during a traffic stop
The Fourth Circuit hears arguments in a case about the right to livestream during a traffic stop.
November 7, 2022
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Emily Hockett
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First Amendment
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In Arizona, an unconstitutional law quickly collides with the First Amendment
When it came time for Arizona to defend House Bill 2319, no one stepped up to the plate.
September 19, 2022
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Grayson Clary
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First Amendment
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In Arizona, another threat to the right to record law enforcement
An Arizona bill that would criminalize filming a police officer without the officer’s permission is part of a troubling trend.
February 28, 2022
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Grayson Clary
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Newsgathering
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National Press Photographers Association v. McCraw
Case Name: National Press Photographers Association v. McCraw Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Date Filed:…
October 1, 2021
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Chris Young
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Secret Service must allow journalists covering inauguration to carry personal protective equipment
Update (Jan. 20, 2021): In an email response Tuesday night, the chief counsel of the U.S. Secret Service said the…
January 19, 2021
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Chris Young
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Federal court upholds First Amendment challenge to drone restrictions
The ruling was a solid, if initial, success for the plaintiffs and for journalists who use drones in their reporting.
December 14, 2020
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Mailyn Fidler
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Reporters Committee, NPPA, CPJ to host training series for journalists covering 2020 political conventions
The virtual training series will cover the right to record, safely reporting on protests, ways to avoid arrest, and more.
July 17, 2020
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Reporters Committee
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Journalists covering the 2020 election can access special legal guides, trainings and other resources from RCFP and NPPA
Journalists covering 2020 election events will have special access to pro bono legal resources from RCFP and NPPA.
January 30, 2020
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