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Federal judge’s Lafayette Square ruling dismisses damages claims against federal officers
The ruling deals a possible blow to journalists who might sue federal officers for First Amendment violations, including the right-to-record.
June 28, 2021
By
Mailyn Fidler
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First Amendment
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Reporters Committee attorneys represent journalist seeking to unseal surveillance orders
Forbes and one of its reporters are petitioning federal courts in California, Pennsylvania and Washington to release the orders.
February 16, 2021
By
Grayson Clary
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Court access
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Reporters Committee legal hotline available for inauguration coverage
The free hotline will work with criminal defense attorneys in D.C. and 10 states in preparation for armed protests.
January 15, 2021
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Reporters Committee
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Washingtonians have a right to access state lawmakers’ records
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and a coalition of 16 media organizations are supporting The Associated Press…
April 29, 2019
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Anna G. Bahn
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Ymaris Tejeda
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Associated Press et al. v. Washington State Legislature et al.
The Reporters Committee and 16 media organizations filed an amicus brief in Associated Press et al. v. Washington State Legislature et…
April 26, 2019
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Washington state lawmakers slam the door on the public and open government
On Friday, the Washington state legislature approved an “emergency” secrecy law exempting itself from Washington’s Public Records Act. David…
February 26, 2018
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