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Federal court upholds Esquire's 'birther' article as protected political satire
A federal appellate court in the District of Columbia on Tuesday found that the author of a “birther” book could…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Colorado court denies attempt to restrict access to court records in James Holmes murder case
The District Court in Arapahoe County, Colo. has denied an attempt by defense lawyers to restrict access to court records…Categorized in Court access -
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Washington Times sues Homeland Security for seizing reporting materials
The Washington Times is suing the Department of Homeland Security in Maryland federal court for what it alleges was an…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Media organizations oppose limits on photo access at the White House
Thirty eight media organizations, including the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined a letter opposing the limits on…Categorized in Content restrictions -
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Government refuses to declassify FISA court opinion, court wants to know why
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ordered yesterday that the government submit a detailed explanation of its conclusion that it does…Categorized in Court access -
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Nevada Supreme Court allows access to state retirement records
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the public should be able to access certain reports in the state Public…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to NSA data collection
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear a challenge to the National Security Agency’s policy of doing mass…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Fox News reporter awaits N.Y. top court's decision on subpoena
New York's highest court is now considering whether the state's strong shield law will apply to a Fox News reporter…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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ProPublica and ACLU request access to FISA Court opinions
ProPublica and the American Civil Liberties Union have filed new motions requesting access to the Foreign Surveillance Court opinions that…Categorized in Court access -
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Baltimore photographer arrested while covering event
A Maryland photographer working with the Baltimore City Paper is fighting an arrest after being taken to jail while covering…Categorized in Newsgathering