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Another shot at challenging secret surveillance?
We take a look at a long-running challenge to the National Security Agency’s so-called “Upstream” surveillance.
September 6, 2022
By
Grayson Clary
Categorized in
First Amendment
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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.
February 7, 2022
By
Gillian Vernick
Categorized in
Newsgathering
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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.
June 1, 2021
By
Gabe Rottman
Categorized in
Court Access
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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.
February 22, 2021
By
Mailyn Fidler
Categorized in
First Amendment
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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…
August 17, 2020
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Reporters Committee
Categorized in
Policy
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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.…
July 27, 2020
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Reporters Committee
Categorized in
Policy
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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…
June 8, 2020
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Reporters Committee
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Policy
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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.
September 30, 2019
By
Basma Humadi
Categorized in
Protecting Sources and Materials
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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…
November 9, 2018
By
Linda Moon
and
Gabe Rottman
Categorized in
Newsgathering
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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,…
January 9, 2017
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Special Analysis
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