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A big week for press freedom in Congress
The House passed a federal shield bill, and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced anti-SLAPP legislation.Categorized in Libel and Privacy
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Seattle police should not be able to subpoena journalistic work product, RCFP brief argues
RCFP’s brief opposes a subpoena that would force Seattle news outlets to turn over video, photographs of a protest.Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials
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Court should reject request to force journalist to disclose confidential source
Forcing a journalist to disclose his confidential source would have a chilling effect on investigative reporting, RCFP attorneys argue.By Chris YoungCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials
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A close look at the Bryan Carmody case
RCFP examines how & why the FBI was involved in the raid of a San Francisco-based journalist.Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials
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Court finds reporter's privilege not waived after complying with portion of subpoena
What constitutes a waiver of the reporter’s privilege is largely unchartered territory for courts, leaving journalists with little case law…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Montana shield law expanded to forbid government subpoenas of third-party records
With new amendments to the state shield law, journalists in Montana will not have to worry about electronic communications services…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Free press groups petition Attorney General on behalf of journalist James Risen
More than 100,000 people, including 20 Pulitzer Prize winners, signed a petition submitted to President Obama and Attorney General Eric…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Supreme Court will not hear Risen's appeal over subpoena in Sterling prosecution
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will not hear an appeal by New York Times reporter James Risen, who…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Supreme Court won't hear Holmes appeal over Fox News reporter subpoena in Aurora theater shooting
The Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal of a New York ruling that said Fox News reporter Jana…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Ohio Supreme Court declines to hold reporter in contempt for refusing to testify
The Ohio Supreme Court decided Monday not to hold a reporter in contempt of court for refusing to testify in…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials