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Federal judge: Editorial interventions by leadership at US Agency for Global Media violate First Amendment

The judge agreed in part with arguments RCFP attorneys made in a friend-of-the-court brief.

November 24, 2020

By Grayson Clary
Categorized in First Amendment
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Turner v. US Agency for Global Media

Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Date Filed: Oct. 22, 2020 Update: On Nov. 20, Chief Judge Beryl…

October 23, 2020

By Chris Young
Categorized in First Amendment
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Lawsuit against US Agency for Global Media leadership would bolster editorial independence at international broadcasters

The ‘firewall’ separating politics from the newsroom is central to government funded broadcasters, and why the lawsuit’s success is essential.

October 8, 2020

By Gabe Rottman
Categorized in First Amendment
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Lawmakers voice concerns about politicization of Voice of America, other international broadcasters

Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, defied a subpoena to appear before a House committee.

October 1, 2020

By Melissa Wasser
Categorized in First Amendment
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Reports of visa non-renewals at Voice of America again raise concerns over editorial independence

Efforts to interfere with the work of journalists at Voice of America, other broadcasters could trigger basic First Amendment protections.

July 15, 2020

By Gabe Rottman
Categorized in First Amendment
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