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WEBPreserving our free press. 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 ...
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.
Resources - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBReporter’s Recording Guide. The Reporter's Recording Guide provides a summary of each state's laws governing the recording of phone calls and in-person conversations and how those laws affect newsgathering. Because…. view more. View all Legal Guides.
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 ...
About ProJourn - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBProJourn Resources. ProJourn is an innovative approach to providing journalists — small news organizations, nonprofit newsrooms, documentary filmmakers and freelancers — no-cost legal help with pre-publication review and public records access. The initiative, piloted in Washington and California in 2020 and 2021 by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP ...
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 ...
Trainings - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBThe Reporters Committee regularly hosts trainings for journalists and newsrooms covering a variety of topics. Below are some examples of the trainings we do. If you would like to set up a training for your newsroom, contact us. Learn from experienced attorneys about how to identify when your reporting can benefit from legal support and tap into ...
Our History - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEB1970: The Beginnings The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press was created in 1970 at a time when the nation’s news media faced a wave of government subpoenas asking reporters to name confidential sources. Read a letter from Co-Founder Murray Fromson about the need for a Reporters Committee. New York Times reporter Earl …
History - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBOn Oct. 14, 2015, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press celebrated its 45th anniversary year with a reception and fundraiser at the offices of Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C. The cornerstone of the evening was an in-depth discussion with Reporters Committee Chairman Pierre Thomas posing questions to former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. about "Freedom of the Press Today."
COVID-19 Press Freedom and Government Transparency - RCFP
WEBIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has outlined recommendations for journalists, legislators, and courts to ensure the press and public’s right of access to government information and proceedings is protected while entities have taken necessary steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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