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Reporters Committee moves to unseal court records in the Terry Albury case
On October 31, 2018, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press filed an application to unseal court documents that…By Linda MoonCategorized in Court Access -
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Judge pushes decision on unsealing court records until after Jason Van Dyke’s sentencing
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and a coalition of seven media organizations have asked that the Circuit…By Evan PoppCategorized in Court Access -
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Reporters Committee releases key findings from international press delegation’s visit to the U.S. in response to press freedom threats
In a report released Friday, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press outlines key findings and insights from the…Categorized in Announcements -
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Media coalition secures unsealing of court records in case against Chicago police officers accused of obstructing investigation into Laquan McDonald’s death
Note: A version of this post was originally published on Oct. 11, 2018. It has been updated to include information…By Evan PoppCategorized in Court Access -
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Reporters Committee and news organizations secure unsealing of most court records in high-profile Chicago murder case
Last month, an Illinois judge ordered the unsealing of a majority of the court records filed in the high-profile murder…Categorized in Court Access -
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Recap of the 2017 Press Freedom Awards
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press hosted its 2017 Freedom of the Press Awards Dinner at The Pierre…Categorized in Freedom of the Press Awards -
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Reporters Committee magazine explains why journalists’ sources may not be as confidential as they think
Journalists who confer with confidential sources via electronic communications may find that law enforcement authorities are privy to those conversations,…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Reporters Committee magazine explains why journalists' sources may not be as confidential as they think
Journalists who confer with confidential sources via electronic communications may find that law enforcement authorities are privy to those conversations,…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Reporters Committee asks court to uphold judicial scrutiny of federal FOIA denials
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by 32 media organizations, has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Graham, Gerstein, Lamb and Wall honored at Reporters Committee First Amendment Awards Dinner
Journalists Fred Graham, Brian Lamb and Josh Gerstein, and media lawyer Barbara Wall were honored for their efforts to promote…Categorized in Freedom of the Press Awards