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WEBSep 23, 2010 · Journalists tell the stories that affect our lives — in the face of government secrecy, misinformation campaigns, and even physical violence. When your right to information is threatened, the Reporters Committee is there — filing legal briefs, standing up to legal bullying, and going to court to support the public’s right to know.
What the Supreme Court’s next term holds for the First Amendment
WEB2 days ago · Villarreal has asked the justices to hear her case with the support of a staggering 13 friend-of-the-court briefs — including our brief on behalf of 21 news organizations, urging the Court to defend the press’s fundamental First Amendment right to ask questions. The Court will review that petition at its upcoming conference on Oct. 11.
Court blocks enforcement of Indiana’s police ‘buffer zone’ law
WEB1 day ago · A federal district court in Indiana has blocked the state from enforcing a law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after being told to stop, finding the law unconstitutionally vague. In an opinion issued last Friday, Judge James R. Sweeney II of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of ...
RCFP analyzes the state of U.S. press freedom in 2022
WEBMay 24, 2023 · The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press recently published a four-part newsletter series analyzing 2022 data from the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker.. The series, which launched on World Press Freedom Day, highlights some of the most egregious press freedom violations from last year, including the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German, and explores notable trends gleaned ...
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press 2022 year in …
WEBDec 16, 2022 · Reporters Committee December 16, 2022. 2022 was another successful year for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press — and, more importantly, for the journalists who rely on our free legal services and resources to keep the public informed. At the local and national levels, Reporters Committee attorneys helped the news media win many ...
What We Do - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBThe Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. The Reporters Committee serves news organizations, reporters, editors, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use our online resources. For updates on our […]
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WEB1 day ago · Covering Elections Series: “On the Skirmish Line” Date: Oct. 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. EDT Location: New York, NY Co-sponsored by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and the Reporters Committee, this panel will explore the challenges of covering mass demonstrations and the evolving climate of protest coverage.
First Amendment Handbook | RCFP Newsgathering Guide
WEBFirst Amendment Handbook. Content Restrictions. The First Amendment Handbook provides a basic primer on the laws affecting reporters’ rights to gather and disseminate news. Seventh Edition. Lucy A. Dalglish, Executive Director. Gregg P. Leslie, Editor. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Funding for this publication provided by ...
Introduction to the Reporter’s Privilege Compendium
WEBNov 5, 2021 · RCFP attorneys authored this introduction, with special thanks to legal intern Britland Kenworthy. Last updated Nov. 5, 2021. The Reporter’s Privilege Compendium, first posted online in 2002, is the most detailed examination available of the reporter’s privilege — the right not to be compelled to reveal sources or materials in …
Building support for press freedom | The Reporters Committee …
WEBMar 13, 2019 · Based on responses from voters, journalists can take five specific steps to help reinforce the value of a free press and spur public support: 1. Don’t make President Trump the focus of the press freedom conversation. Press freedom is a nonpartisan issue, and the conversation around the importance of defending it should be, too.