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Louisiana police use of drones to surveil protesters could implicate newsgathering rights
The use of surveillance drones at protests can raise profound First Amendment concerns, for protesters and the press alike.view more
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Press groups support access to FISA court documents
The Reporters Committee argues that the history of the FISA courts strongly recommends a public right of access.By Gabe RottmanCategorized in Court Accessview more
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Police camera surveillance threatens First Amendment interests
Warrantless, long-term, targeted surveillance can chill newsgathering and impair the ability of reporters to guarantee source confidentiality.view more
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This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: Aug. 16, 2020
Here’s what the staff of the Technology and Press Freedom Project at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press…view more
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This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: July 26, 2020
Members of the Technology and Press Freedom Project are preparing for a virtual conversation with journalist and author Barton Gellman.…view more
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This Week in Technology + Press Freedom: June 7, 2020
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 115 media and press freedom organizations sent a letter last week to officials…view more
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Mass surveillance threatens reporting that relies on confidential sources
RCFP is arguing for the reversal of a district court decision in a case challenging mass surveillance by NSA.By Basma HumadiCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materialsview more
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How foreign intelligence surveillance law applies to the news media
By Gabe Rottman and Linda Moon In September, the Intercept published a story titled, "Government Can Spy on Journalists in… -
A Report on Attorney General Nominee Jeff Sessions on Issues that Affect the News Media
This week, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which he is currently a member,… -
FISA Court must be accountable, even broadly, to the public, Reporters Committee brief argues
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by 14 media organizations, has filed a friend-of-the-court brief arguing that…