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Medicare injunction lifted, potentially opening access to reporters
The public may be able to more closely scrutinize the multi-billion dollar federal Medicare program after a judge last week…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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New York trial court quashes subpoena against Wall Street Journal for reporter's notes, phone records
A New York trial court ruled that The Wall Street Journal does not have to turn over years' worth of…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Several speech, access bills passed by Texas Legislature
The Texas Legislature passed several measures this week designed to improve open government and protect First Amendment interests for journalists…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Justice search warrant relied on "probable cause" of criminal conduct by Fox News journalist
By labeling a Fox News reporter as a "co-conspirator" to a violation of the Espionage Act, the Department of Justice…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Appellate court rules Osama bin Laden death photos can be withheld under FOIA
Photographs and video taken as part of the U.S. military raid that killed Osama bin Laden were properly withheld under…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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D.C. appeals court issues redacted opinion in sealed corruption case
A federal appeals court unsealed a redacted version of an opinion Thursday in a high-profile but secretive Washington, D.C. corruption…By RCFPCategorized in Court access -
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White House, lawmakers push for federal reporter shield law in wake of AP phone records seizure
Three lawmakers announced this week they were planning to revive legislation establishing a federal reporter shield law, just days after…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Justice Department defends decisions in secret seizure of AP phone records as criticism mounts
Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole responded to the controversy over the Associated Press phone records subpoena today, unapologetically defending…By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Tenn. ag-gag law might be unconstitutional, according to state atty. general
An animal cruelty bill passed in Tennessee is “constitutionally suspect” because its provisions on giving footage to law enforcement might…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Judge cites First Amendment as reason for keeping files in coach's child pornography case sealed
A Minnesota trial judge Friday denied a media effort to unseal investigative materials in the case of a former college…By RCFPCategorized in Court access