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Congress again seeks to ban release of torture photos
Barring the release of photos depicting abuse of detainees in U.S. custody was again the subject of a legislative amendment…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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New FTC guidelines may affect electronic journalists
The Federal Trade Commission approved on Monday final revisions to new guidelines that will require manufacturers and bloggers who work…Categorized in Content restrictions -
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Justices hostile to ban on animal cruelty images
Supreme Court justices signaled their concerns about the constitutionality of a decade-old law that criminalizes depictions of animal cruelty on…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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High court refuses to block release of church abuse records
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a Catholic diocese’s second request on Monday to stay a Connecticut Supreme Court's order to…Categorized in Court access -
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Judge reprimanded for allowing cameras in courtroom
An appellate judge criticized a federal district court judge on Monday for allowing video recording and still photography at a…Categorized in Content restrictions -
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Federal judge orders release of Cheney's leak interview
Most of the FBI's interview of former Vice President Dick Cheney about the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Obama administration publicly dissatisfied with Senate's federal shield bill
The Obama administration proposed substantial changes to the pending federal shield bill that would weaken its protections against compelling journalists…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Eight officials charged with violating Oklahoma's open meetings law
Eight county officials in Oklahoma have been charged with 38 violations of the state's Open Meetings Act, the Associated Press…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Florida court orders NCAA to hand over records
A Florida appeals court upheld Florida’s open meetings law today and ordered the National Collegiate Athletic Association to hand over…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Openness has improved, but FOIA reform still needed
Despite President Barack Obama's emphasis on running a more transparent government, federal agencies have been slow to adapt to changes…Categorized in Freedom of information