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It’s time to pass the PRESS Act
The PRESS Act has broad bipartisan support and is a reasonable, common-sense measure to protect the public’s right to know. -
So you want to unseal a warrant
In the wake of the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search, we explain how federal courts usually approach public access to warrant materials. -
This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: Oct. 13, 2019
Here’s what the staff of the Technology and Press Freedom Project at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press…By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Policy -
Reporters Committee calls for investigation into search of journalist Bryan Carmody’s home and office
The San Francisco Police Department executed search warrants for the home and office of San Francisco-based freelance journalist Bryan Carmody… -
Reporters Committee moves to unseal court records in the Terry Albury case
On October 31, 2018, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press filed an application to unseal court documents that…By Linda MoonCategorized in Court Access -
Judge unseals records in Holmes case; hearing Wed. will determine if reporter must testify about source
The new judge presiding over the James Holmes trial unsealed the highly coveted search and arrest warrants in the case… -
Judiciary Committee approves "overdue" e-mail privacy bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee Friday unanimously approved a “very overdue” bill that would require law enforcement officials to get a… -
Google's latest transparency report shows government surveillance on the rise in U.S.
Paula Broadwell isn’t the only person whose Gmail messages were read by government officials – Google received almost 8,000 e-mail… -
Appeals court tightens public access to search warrants
A federal appellate court held last week that there is no First Amendment right for the media to access police… -
Judge denies request to unseal Bernie Fine search warrants
Affidavits for search warrants for the home, office, locker and safe deposit boxes of an ex-college basketball coach accused of…