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Appellate court reinstates surveillance case against New York police
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Philadelphia (3rd Cir.) ruled last week that Muslim plaintiffs can pursue a lawsuit against…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Calif. Supreme Court rules names of officers involved in on-duty shootings are public record
The Supreme Court of California this week upheld a lower court ruling requiring a police department to release the names…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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European court rules Google must remove links at user’s request
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled today that Google and other search engines must remove certain links…Categorized in Content Restrictions -
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Police misconduct files should be public, Hawaii judge says
A judge in Hawaii has ordered the Honolulu Police Department to release officer disciplinary records under the state's public records…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Photographer who took photos of neighbors wins legal battle in New York Supreme Court
A New York City family had no basis to sue a photographer who surreptitiously captured images of his neighbors from…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Reporters Committee asks DOJ to overturn new Marshals Service policy blocking release of federal mug shots
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by 37 media organizations, has written to U.S. Attorney General Eric…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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New York high court issues mixed ruling over access to names of informants in decades-old Communist probe
The names of informants who were promised confidentiality by the government during the New York City Board of Education’s “Anti-Communist…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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New Jersey Supreme Court limits libel damages, distinguishes online speech
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a defamation suit over online accusations of child sexual abuse could still…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Kentucky appellate court upholds withholding of personal information in police records
The Kentucky Court of Appeals partially affirmed a lower court's ruling on Friday, finding that the city of Hopkinsville properly…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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N.Y. judge rules for partial release of ethics investigation records
A state trial court judge in Westchester County ruled this week that a Journal News reporter was entitled to certain…Categorized in Freedom of Information