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Ohio court’s decision to shield mass shooter’s school records conflicts with Public Records Act
RCFP attorneys argue the shooter’s school disciplinary records might reveal information that could help prevent future mass shootings.
December 16, 2019
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Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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‘Protect Press Freedom’ campaign announces ABC, Bloomberg, The Boston Globe, FOX News, Google, The New Republic, NowThis and Time among new partners
The campaign is supported by a diverse group of over 45 media outlets, nonprofit organizations and technology partners.
December 13, 2019
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Reporters Committee
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House expected to vote on expanded Intelligence Identities Protection Act
The Reporters Committee has said the IIPA expansion could chill reporting in the public interest.
December 11, 2019
By
Melissa Wasser
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Newsgathering
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RCFP urges University of Illinois to exempt journalists from Title IX reporting requirements
University of Illinois decision prevents NPR Illinois journalists from using confidential sources.
November 7, 2019
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Emily Gayton
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‘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.
November 5, 2019
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Basma Humadi
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Prior Restraint
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Los Angeles Times announce inaugural LA Press Freedom Week
Sept. 16-20 in Los Angeles. Partners include the Reporters Committee, Committee to Protect Journalists and International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
August 26, 2019
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Reporters Committee
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