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The First Amendment challenge to New York’s platform disclosure law
New York's platform disclosure mandate poses significant threats to the free press.Categorized in First Amendment
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New York wades into social media regulation waters with ‘hateful conduct’ law
New York is the latest state to attempt to control how social media platforms moderate content.Categorized in Content Restrictions
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Well-meaning or not, proposed New York social media regulation bill likely unconstitutional
New York's proposed regulation is a different side of the same unconstitutional coin as bills recently passed in Florida, Texas.Categorized in Content Restrictions
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Coleman v. Grand
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Date Filed: Oct. 13, 2021 Background: In 2018, prominent jazz musician…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
Reporters Committee applauds changes to New York anti-SLAPP law
The legislation improves protections for reporters and others facing frivolous lawsuits intended to intimidate and silence them.Categorized in Libel and Privacy
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Reporters Committee urges New York City officials to dismiss charges against photographer
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and a coalition of 24 media organizations are calling on New York…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
After Section 50-a repeal, New York police unions are fighting in court to keep misconduct records secret. So far, they’re losing.
The repeal of the law ushers in a new era of transparency in law enforcement.Categorized in Freedom of Information
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Uniformed Fire Officers Association v. de Blasio
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Date Filed: Oct. 29, 2020 Update: On Feb. 16, 2021, the…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
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Reporters Committee supports legislation that would strengthen New York’s anti-SLAPP law
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press strongly supports legislation in the New York state legislature that would significantly…By Chris YoungCategorized in Libel and Privacy -
In wake of protests, New York lawmakers repeal law used to keep police misconduct records secret
RCFP’s recent letter to state officials urging for repeal was the organization’s latest effort to fight the secrecy provision.Categorized in Freedom of Information
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