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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.
PA newspapers fight to access wrongful-death settlements
WEB9 hours ago · Emily Vespa September 23, 2024. With free legal support from attorneys at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and Cornell Law School’s First Amendment Clinic, Pennsylvania newspapers are uncovering wrongful-death settlements involving a private health care provider that receives millions of taxpayer dollars each year to …
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 […]
Open Government Guide - The Reporters Committee for …
WEBThe Open Government Guide is a complete compendium of information on every state’s open records and open meetings laws.Each state’s section is arranged according to a standard outline, making it easy to compare laws in various states. If you’re a new user of this guide, be sure to read the Introduction to the Open Government Guide.. The Open Government Guide covers state laws.
New website tracks press freedom violations in United States
WEBToday, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press joins more than 20 press freedom organizations announcing the launch of the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, a new nonpartisan website dedicated to documenting press freedom abuses across the United States. “The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker will help us demonstrate to courts, using data, the very real threats to newsgathering that we’re ...
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 ...
Calendar of Events - Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEB1 day ago · Calendar of Events. Attorneys and staff members of the Reporters Committee routinely participate in and sponsor a variety of public events related to press freedom, including journalist trainings, panel discussions, conferences, and more. Below, check out the list of upcoming events — both in-person and virtual — and join us!
Amicus Briefs & Comments - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of …
WEBThe Reporters Committee regularly submits amicus, or “friend-of-the-court,” briefs in state, federal, and U.S. Supreme Court cases where the news media brings an important perspective. Known for building broad coalitions of major news and transparency organizations, the Reporters Committee is a voice for the right to freely gather and ...
Posts - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Two big takeaways from the Marion County Record raid investigation. The report affirms the importance of a “subpoena-first” approach when journalists are themselves suspected of a crime. August 11, 2024. Protecting Sources and Materials.
RCFP supports Gannett’s defamation verdict appeal
WEB10 hours ago · Court: Oklahoma Supreme Court Date Filed: Sept. 11, 2024 Background: In 2021, one of the two announcers of a livestream broadcast of a high school girls basketball game used a racist slur. The Oklahoman published an online article about the incident and the community and school reaction. Based on information gathered by the reporter, an update to the original article identified Scott Sapulpa ...
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