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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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 …
Posts - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
WEBMarch 18, 2024. First Amendment. We FOIA’d every federal agency for their ‘Glomar’ responses. Here’s what we learned. RCFP analysis provides important insights into government’s use of “Glomar” doctrine to “neither confirm nor deny” existence of records. March 15, 2024. Freedom of Information.
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 …
Building support for press freedom
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.
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