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As Ohio mandates more disclosure from private college police, ESPN appeals for Indiana to do the same
While the Ohio Supreme Court ruled in a 4-3 decision last week that private colleges’ police forces must make their…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporters Committee calls on White House to support strong encryption for journalists
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) joined nearly 150 civil society groups, businesses, and trade groups in…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee op-ed argues that records laws can handle questions of access to body cam video
In a recent op-ed in The Washington Post, the Reporters Committee argued that the controversial issue of access to body…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Federal anti-SLAPP bill introduced in the House
A federal anti-SLAPP bill with bipartisan co-sponsors was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. The SPEAK FREE…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Judge strikes down Pennsylvania law restricting speech of prisoners
Following arguments from prisoners, prisoner rights groups, and members of the media, a judge yesterday struck down the Pennsylvania Revictimization…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Bill enhancing Florida's anti-SLAPP law heads to governor for approval
A Florida bill that would revise the state’s narrow anti-SLAPP law to provide a greater level of protection for speakers…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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D.C. mayor upholds denial of second request for police body camera videos
Washington D.C.’s Mayor Bowser has largely upheld the refusal of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to produce body camera…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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D.C. Circuit decision highlights need for federal anti-SLAPP law
The decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to throw out the defamation suit in…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Effort to reauthorize USA PATRIOT Act lacks basic safeguards for First Amendment rights
Last night, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced a new, fast-tracked bill to reauthorize Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Fast-moving bill would weaken Nevada anti-SLAPP law's protections
A bill modifying Nevada’s anti-SLAPP law, pushed by hotel and casino company Wynn Resorts, has made its way through the…Categorized in Libel and privacy