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Why is it so hard to access court filings?
A new Supreme Court feature allows anyone to subscribe for email docket alerts.
January 16, 2024
By
Emily Hockett
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Court Access
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In re Petition for Writ of Mandamus of Los Angeles Times Communications LLC
Case Number: 21-cv-1508 Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado Clients: Los Angeles Times Communications LLC Petition Filed:…
June 11, 2021
By
Chris Young
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Court Access
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Reporters Committee urges congressional leaders to pass Open Courts Act
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is urging U.S. lawmakers to pass a bill that would improve transparency…
December 1, 2020
By
Chris Young
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Policy
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Appeals court ruling paves way for reduced electronic court records fees
The Reporters Committee has argued that excessive fees burden the press and are contrary to First Amendment values.
August 31, 2020
By
Jordan Murov-Goodman
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Court Access
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Reporters Committee urges Congress to protect press, public access to judicial proceedings during COVID-19
The Reporters Committee’s letter outlines four key recommendations to increase court access in future pandemic response legislation.
April 9, 2020
By
Melissa Wasser
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Court Access
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