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How did Trump’s name end up on coronavirus relief checks in 2020? ABC News successfully sued to find out.
RCFP attorneys, representing ABC News, recently settled a FOIA lawsuit for records concerning Trump’s signature on the checks.
March 2, 2022
By
Chris Young
Categorized in
Freedom of Information
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Celebrate open government March 14-20 with Sunshine Week 2021
The 16th annual Sunshine Week, hosted by the News Leaders Association, will focus on last year’s unique transparency issues.
March 11, 2021
By
Matt Kristoffersen
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Freedom of Information
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At IRE conference, RCFP attorney offers tips for accessing public records during pandemic
RCFP Legal Fellow Gunita Singh noted that many states have modified their public records laws during the health crisis.
October 7, 2020
By
Emily Garcia
Categorized in
Freedom of Information
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This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: Aug. 2, 2020
As we transition to a new team of fellows this fall, and celebrate almost one year of publishing this newsletter,…
August 3, 2020
By
Reporters Committee
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Policy
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Journalists’ guide to HIPAA during the COVID-19 health crisis
The Reporters Committee analyzes HIPAA's 'Privacy Rule' to help journalists gain access to important health information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 28, 2020
By
Adam A. Marshall
and
Gunita Singh
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Special Analysis
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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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Reporters Committee statement on arrest warrants for journalists reporting on Liberty University
Update: On May 15, a local prosecutor in Virginia issued a press release announcing that she would not pursue criminal trespassing charges…
April 9, 2020
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Reporters Committee
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Newsgathering
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Special Analysis: COVID-19 Emergency Measures and Press Freedom
The Reporters Committee examines governments' expansive powers during a public health emergency and how they could affect press freedoms.
April 2, 2020
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Special Analysis
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