Oregon

Calling RCFP’s free legal hotline “really helped me navigate the story to the best of our ability."

“The first two years of the Local Legal Initiative have been a huge success.”

This is the first lawsuit filed by RCFP attorneys as part of the Local Legal Initiative in Oregon.

RCFP’s attorney in Oregon helped the Malheur Enterprise obtain records related to a $26 million economic development project.

The free hotline will work with criminal defense attorneys in D.C. and 10 states in preparation for armed protests.

Paula Knudsen Burke, Ellen Osoinach, Rachael Johnson will provide pro bono legal support to journalists, news outlets in each state.

Journalists said they are routinely being stymied by a culture of secrecy that is pervasive in local and state governments.