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Police camera surveillance threatens First Amendment interests
Warrantless, long-term, targeted surveillance can chill newsgathering and impair the ability of reporters to guarantee source confidentiality.Categorized in First Amendment
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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.Categorized in Policy
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Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Kelly
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 18 media organizations Court: U.S. Court of…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
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Reporters Committee supports California bill that would protect journalists covering protests
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press supports a bill in the California state legislature that would protect journalists…By Chris YoungCategorized in Newsgathering -
Curfew orders without media exemptions may be unconstitutional under First Amendment
The Reporters Committee is tracking curfew violation incidents involving members of the news media.Categorized in Policing and corrections
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Media coalition letter to FAA about proposed drone regulations
On March 2, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press joined a news media coalition in urging the Federal…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
‘Gag order’ tied to demand for Microsoft communications chills reporting
Reporters Committee attorneys argue that a nondisclosure order linked to a government demand for Microsoft communications threatens newsgathering.By Basma HumadiCategorized in Prior restraint
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Appeals court rules Baltimore police mandatory non-disclosure agreements unconstitutional
Court rules in favor of a police misconduct victim who lost half of her settlement after speaking to the media.Categorized in Newsgathering
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Reporters Committee secures FOIA win in case to uncover details on FBI impersonation of documentary filmmakers
Q&A: What the Reporters Committee’s recent FOIA win means for the public and journalists The U.S. District Court for the…Categorized in Freedom of information
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U.S. government’s effort targeting journalists reporting at the U.S.-Mexico border threatens First Amendment rights
On Wednesday, NBC San Diego and other outlets reported that U.S. government agencies have created a list to track journalists…Categorized in Announcements