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WEB3 days ago · A Reporter’s Guide to Pre-Publication Review. Pre-publication review, or “vetting,” is the process of reviewing news articles, scripts, and footage to address legal concerns. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press provides free legal guides and resources to help reporters understand their rights.
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.
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 […]
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 ...
9th Circuit: CA’s content-moderation law violates First Amendment
WEBSep 11, 2024 · But the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California denied the social media platform’s request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent the state from enforcing the law, holding that the law does not violate the company’s First Amendment rights. After X Corp. appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ...
Right to record government officials in public Archives
WEBA growing consensus of courts have recognized a constitutional right to record government officials engaged in their duties in a public place.
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 ...
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.
COVID-19 Press Freedom and Government Transparency - RCFP
WEBThis COVID-19 resource addresses court access, public records, open meetings, and government emergency powers amid the pandemic. In 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 ...
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press - rcfp.org
WEBJan 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 […]
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