Wiretapping
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Wiretapping charges against Ohio journalist threaten press freedom
Even if the charges are dropped, this incident could have a chilling effect on journalists. -
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.By Basma HumadiCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
Reporters Committee supports coalition’s effort to unseal Facebook Messenger encryption case documents
The Washington Post, ACLU, EFF & others should get court documents in a case between DOJ & Facebook, RCFP argues. -
Washington Post v. Department of Justice & ACLU et al. v. Department of Justice
Update: On July 22, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s denial of the motions to… -
Wikimedia v. NSA
Wikimedia, The Nation Magazine, and PEN American Center have joined with a group of other plaintiffs to challenge the constitutionality…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
New Hampshire Supreme Court reverses blogger's felony conviction for recording phone conversations
The New Hampshire Supreme Court overturned a felony wiretapping conviction Tuesday of a blogger who recorded phone conversations with a… -
Illinois Supreme Court hears case over woman's jailing for recording public official
Today, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that again challenges the constitutionality of the state’s eavesdropping… -
Florida Drops Efforts to Have Times-Union Reporter Subpoenaed
The Florida attorney general has dropped its efforts to compel a reporter’s testimony in the ongoing case against a former… -
N.H. activist sentenced to 90 days for recording, disclosing phone conversations with public officials
A New Hampshire activist was found guilty on Monday in connection with recording telephone conversations with public officials without their… -
N.H. blogger charged with felony wiretapping could receive 21-year prison sentence
A New Hampshire man is facing up to 21 years in prison if convicted of illegally recording telephone conversations with…