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The government’s employee-censorship regime has a new challenger: A former defense secretary
A brewing storm over pre-publication review?
December 6, 2021
By
Grayson Clary
Categorized in
First Amendment
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Charlie Hogle joins Reporters Committee as Media Litigation Fellow
In his new role, Charlie will participate in state and federal litigation at both the trial and appellate level.
September 29, 2021
By
Kacie Yamamoto
Categorized in
Announcements
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Subpoena for sources, records related to Washington Post journalist’s college reporting is improper and invalid, RCFP argues
Fenit Nirappil worked for the Medill Innocence Project nine years ago. He’s now being subpoenaed for his sources, school work.
May 10, 2021
By
Matt Kristoffersen
Categorized in
Protecting Sources and Materials
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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
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Newsgathering
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RCFP, Fix the Court urge Fourth Circuit to provide live audio of arguments in Trump ‘Emoluments’ cases
RCFP and Fix The Court are urging an appeals court to provide live audio of two cases involving President Trump.
November 22, 2019
By
Melissa Wasser
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Court Access
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