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Section 50-a

After Section 50-a repeal, New York police unions are fighting in court to keep misconduct records secret. So far, they’re losing.

The repeal of the law ushers in a new era of transparency in law enforcement.

November 5, 2020

By Caitlyn Jordan
Categorized in Freedom of Information
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Amid Black Lives Matter protests, a crushing moment for journalists facing record attacks, arrests at the hands of law enforcement

Police aggressions against journalists covering the protests have proved to be an inflection point for violence against the news media.

September 4, 2020

By Courtney Douglas
Categorized in First Amendment
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In wake of protests, New York lawmakers repeal law used to keep police misconduct records secret

RCFP’s recent letter to state officials urging for repeal was the organization’s latest effort to fight the secrecy provision.

June 10, 2020

By Anjali Berdia
Categorized in Freedom of Information
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