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What We Do - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The 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 …
RCFP’s 2024 year in review
Dec 12, 2024 · The Reporters Committee, joined by more than 100 media organizations, continued to urge Congress to pass the PRESS Act, a bipartisan shield bill that would establish robust federal protections for the newsgathering rights of journalists.. In letters sent to lawmakers in June and October, the Reporters Committee emphasized the need for legislation that would bar the federal government from ...
Open Government Guide - The Reporters Committee for …
The 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.. …
RCFP’s 2023 year in review - The Reporters Committee for …
Dec 8, 2023 · Clockwise from top left: RCFP Executive Director Bruce D. Brown moderating a panel discussion at the National Constitution Center’s First Amendment Summit (Courtesy of the National Constitution Center); the Marion County Record (AP photo/John Hanna); Jeff German (Photo by K.M. Cannon, Las Vegas Review-Journal); Glenn Cook, executive editor, and Rachel Aston, photographer, for the Las Vegas ...
On the Docket: A guide to RCFP’s legal guides for journalists
Dec 15, 2023 · This column was originally published in the November 2023 issue of The Tennessee Press, the official publication of the Tennessee Press Association. I’ve said this before in a previous column, but it bears repeating: In a perfect world, every journalist would have access to an attorney to help overcome legal issues and pave the …
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press - rcfp.org
Jan 4, 2019 · The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is excited to share that we launched our website with a fresh, updated design, improved navigation, and a clearer focus on what we do — defend the legal rights of newsgatherers. Our new website has been a year in the making, and our amazing partners at Alley […]
Reporters Committee urges Congress to pass PRESS Act
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Reporters Committee welcomes new legal and support staff
Oct 18, 2024 · The Reporters Committee regularly files friend-of-the-court briefs and its attorneys represent journalists and news organizations pro bono in court cases that involve First Amendment freedoms, the newsgathering rights of journalists and access to public information. Stay up-to-date on our work by signing up for our newsletters and following us on Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
again and again - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the …
Jul 19, 2024 · The Reporters Committee regularly files friend-of-the-court briefs and its attorneys represent journalists and news organizations pro bono in court cases that involve First Amendment freedoms, the newsgathering rights of journalists and access to public information. Stay up-to-date on our work by signing up for our monthly …