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Play tackles issues of press freedom in imagined reign of King Charles III
Allison Jean White as Kate, Christopher McLinden as Prince William and Robert Joy as King Charles in the American Conservatory…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Reporters Committee files brief opposing journalist's subpoena in Malheur stand-off prosecution
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press filed an amicus brief opposing compelled testimony of John Sepulvado, a former…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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As FBI, others move to FOIA portals, email options disappear
The Federal Bureau of Investigation no longer will allow individuals seeking public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Judith Miller case to be re-enacted in D.C. circuit court
A court decision that resulted in an 85-day jail stay for reporter Judith Miller will be re-enacted and re-examined this…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Journalists face charges in Inauguration arrests; one sees charges dropped
Charges have been dropped against one of the seven individuals arrested and charged with felony rioting while covering the anti-Trump…By Emma LuxCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Reporters Committee and 28 journalism groups oppose French global delisting order
As France continues to push the envelope in terms of enforcing a worldwide “right to be forgotten,” free press advocates…Categorized in Content restrictions -
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Judge disallows rioting charge against "Democracy Now" host
"Democracy Now!" journalist Amy Goodman announced to a crowd outside the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan, N.D., that Judge John…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Report on survey of journalists' views on "release to one, release to all" FOIA policy
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is publishing the results of its survey of journalists on the "release…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Pentagon revises war manual to emphasize protections for journalists
The Pentagon has updated its Law of War manual to clarify that journalists are generally protected as civilians under international…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Chief FOIA Officers Council meets for the first time
The Chief FOIA Officers Council, charged with addressing the most important difficulties in administering FOIA across government, met for the…Categorized in Freedom of information