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In historic move, Justice Department adopts policy barring records seizures from journalists
The new policy replaces the balancing test that required the DOJ to weigh investigative needs against press rights.
July 26, 2021
By
Gabe Rottman
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Protecting Sources and Materials
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Reporters Committee statement on Trump Justice Department obtaining New York Times journalists’ phone records
The Washington Post and CNN reported last month that their journalists’ communications were also seized by Trump’s DOJ.
June 2, 2021
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Reporters Committee
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Protecting Sources and Materials
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RCFP attorneys sue Justice Department for records on Trump administration’s handling of news media guidelines
The news media guidelines, now under renewed scrutiny, serve as an important federal safeguard for reporter-source confidentiality.
May 11, 2021
By
Matt Kristoffersen
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Protecting Sources and Materials
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Washington Blade files FOIA lawsuit against Labor Department
In a complaint filed on behalf of the LGBTQ newspaper, RCFP attorneys argue that the government violated FOIA.
September 22, 2020
By
Stephanie Mirah
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Freedom of Information
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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
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Protecting Sources and Materials
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